Sud Aviation: SA 318C

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Market original model designation
SA 318C
Market model designation (english translation or spelling)
SA 318C
Country of manufacture
France
Config info
Rotorcraft typeHelicopter
Config
Single rotor
Way of counteracting main rotor torque
Tail rotor
Weights
Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW)
1650
kg
Manufacturers empty weight (MEW)
890
kg
External dimensions
Total length (rotors turning)
12.10
m
Overal height
2.75
m
Main rotor
Main rotor diameter
10.20
m
Tail rotor
Tail rotor diameter
1.91
m
Powerplant
Engine model
Turbomeca Astazou
Engine type
Turboshaft
Number of engines
1
Total maximum power
360
HP
Performance
Maximum horizontal flight speed (Vh)
205
km/h
Cruise speed (Vc)
180
km/h
Best rate of climb
6.60
m/s
Maximum service ceiling
3300
m
Hover ceiling IGE
1550
m
Hover ceiling OGE
920
m
Maximum range
720
km
Maximum flight endurance
5.50
h
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