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MD
HELICOPTERS
MD
EXPLORER |
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El
MDX/MD Explorer despegó por primera vez el 18 de diciembre de
1992, en Mesa, Arizona, recibiendo el certificado tipo de la FAA el 21
de diciembre de 1994 (solo 23 meses después de su primer vuelo). Este
fue uno de los helicópteros que recibió el certificado en menos
tiempo. Es
el primer helicóptero comercial diseñado totalmente utilizando ayuda
de computadoras y luego de una detallada encuesta entre 177 operadores
preguntándoles sobre que deseaban en un nuevo helicóptero en términos
de perfomance de vuelo y disposiciones generales entre los 1800 y 3600 Kg. El
Explorer fue construido mayormente de materiales compuestos y está
potenciado por dos Pratt & Whitney Canada PW 206A con un peso
máximo de 2950 Kg. Puede transportar 1150 Kg. internamente o 1350 Kg.
externos. Incorpora nueva tecnología para obtener mayor seguridad y
perfomance disminuyendo los costos operativos. Incluye el sistema NOTAR,
materiales compuestos, sin rodamientos en el rotor principal con cinco
palas, sistema FADEC, etc. El sistema de display de instrumentos (IIDS)
reemplaza a los instrumentos convencionales. Con
14 pies de espacio libre en la cabina trasera, el Explorer puede
realizar variadas misiones como vuelos corporativos, off shore, vuelos
turísticos, etc. En la configuración EMS (Ambulancia), puede acomodar
a dos pacientes, dos médicos y el equipo de soporte además de la
tripulación. Los primeros dos Explorer fueron entregados en
diciembre de 1994. |
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The
MDX/MD Explorer lifted off for the first time on 18 December 1992
at Mesa, Arizona. This new technology helicopter received type
certification on 21 December 1994 from the FAA which was only 23 months
after first flight. This was one of the shortest certification periods
ever recorded for a new helicopter and was also the first new design
passenger and utility rotorcraft certified by the FAA in more than ten
years. The MD Explorer is the first commercial
helicopter totally designed using computer-aided design techniques and
only after a detailed market survey of over 177 operators asking them what
they wanted from a new utility helicopter in terms of flight performance
and general layout in a 1800 to 3600kg helicopter. The Explorer has been built largely from
composite materials and is powered by twin Pratt & Whitney Canada PW
206A turboshafts and has a maximum gross weight of 2950kg. It can lift
1150kg internally, or 1350kg externally and weighs only 1350kg empty. The
helicopter incorporates a range of new technologies to improve safety and
performance and reduce operating costs. These include the NOTAR yaw
control system, composite, bearingless main rotor with five blades.
Digital avionics including FADEC, diagnostics and an Integrated Instrument
Display System. The liquid crystal Integrated Instrument Display System
(IIDS) replaces traditional cockpit instruments by presenting aircraft
operating information in a digital format and icon symbology on two
six-inch screens. The system also records operating data for on-board
health and usage monitoring, providing technicians with accurate
information for performing maintenance functions. Direct operating costs
are expected to be as little as $370 per hour. With 14 feet of flat floor space in the rear cabin, the Explorer
is expected to undertake a multitude of civil missions from general
utility to offshore transportation, corporate flight, tourist flights and
air medical services. In the EMS configuration the Explorer can
accommodate two patients, two attendants and life support equipment in
addition to the flight crew. The first two of an expected 1000 production MD
Explorers were delivered in December 1994. P.Allen "The Helicopter" |
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Characteristics |
Information |
Characteristics |
Information |
First
Flight Primer Vuelo |
1992 |
Engine Motor |
2 PW206A 1C |
Seating
Capacity Plazas |
1 / 7 |
Power Potencia |
621 shp each |
Empty
Weight Peso Vacío |
3275 Lb |
Hover
Ceiling O.G.E. Estacionario O.G.E |
11400 Ft |
Maximum
Weight Peso Máximo |
6250 Lb |
Hover
Ceiling I.G.E. Estacionario I.G.E |
13400 Ft |
Vel.
Cruise Vel. crucero |
136 Kts |
Service
Ceiling Techo de Servicio |
20000 Ft |
V.N.E. V.N.E |
140 Kts |
Maximum
Range (Std) Alcance (Std) |
293 NM |
Dimensions / Dimensiones |
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Fuselage
Length Fuselaje Largo |
32,33 ft 9,86 mt |
Main
Rotor Diameter Diam. Rotor Principal |
33,83 ft 10,34 mt |
Length,
Rotors Turning Dist. Rotores Girando |
38,83 ft 11,84 ft |
Tail
Rotor Diameter Diam. Rotor de Cola |
NOTAR |
Total
Height Alto Total |
12,0 ft 3,66 mt |
Price Precio |
U$S 1.7 / 2.7 M |
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