DF Helicopters DF334
DF Helicopters · Italy · first flew 1989 · helicopter
The DF Helicopters DF334 is a two-seat, single-engine light utility helicopter from northern Italy. It is intended for both amateur and professional pilots.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, rotary |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.86 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Two-seat light helicopter with a full composite cabin
- Single main rotor of 6.82 m diameter
- Turbocharged Rotax 914 four-stroke engine
Look for a compact two-seat helicopter with a composite cabin and a 6.82 m rotor. It is 5.86 m long.
Specifications
- The DF Helicopters DF334 has a length of 5.86 m (19 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 6.82 m (22 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 148 km/h (92 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It is a development of the Dragon Fly 333, created by archaeologists and filmmakers Angelo and Alfredo Castiglioni in the 1980s. The DF334 first flew in 1989.
Variants
Compared with the Dragon Fly 333, the DF334 has a larger, full composite cabin, a governor fuel control and an advanced Electronic Flight Instrument System. Unmanned versions with original software also exist.
Where you'll see it
At the beginning of 2024 DF Helicopters was acquired by SD Aviation Srl, which now produces the DF334 at Mornago.
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