Jean Beaulieu: JB3 Dragon

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Market original model designation
JB3
Market model designation (english translation or spelling)
JB3
Original model name
Dragon
(...)
DragonFly
Model name (english translation or spelling)
Dragon
(...)
DragonFly
Country of manufacture
Canada
Config info
Rotorcraft typeHelicopter
Config
Single rotor
Way of counteracting main rotor torque
Tail rotor
Weights
Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW)
699
kg
Manufacturers empty weight (MEW)
388
kg
Cabin and cockpit
Maximum number of people onboard
2
Main rotor
Main rotor type
Semi-rigit
Main rotor direction of rotation
Clockwise
Number of blades
2
Tail rotor
Tail rotor type
Classic tail rotor
Tail rotor direction of rotation
Counterclockwise
Number of blades
2
Powerplant
Engine model
Garret GTP/70/52
Engine type
Turboshaft
Number of engines
1
Total maximum power
160
HP
Performance
Never exceed speed (Vne)
216
km/h
Cruise speed (Vc)
156
km/h
Best rate of climb
2.5
m/s
Maximum range
600
km
Maximum flight endurance
3.33
h
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