Aer Lualdi: L-55

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Market original model designation
L-55
(...)
L. 55
Market model designation (english translation or spelling)
L-55
(...)
L. 55
First flight date and time
1958-01-25
Config info
Rotorcraft typeHelicopter
Config
Single rotor
Way of counteracting main rotor torque
Tail rotor
Weights
Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW)
1000
kg
(...)
935
kg
Manufacturers empty weight (MEW)
600
kg
(...)
515
kg
Cabin and cockpit
Maximum number of people onboard
4
External dimensions
Fuselage length
7.55
m
(...)
11
m
Width
2.20
m
Height
2.85
m
Total length (rotors turning)
11.80
m
Overal height
2.85
m
Main rotor
Main rotor diameter
10
m
Main rotor angular speed
330
rpm
Number of blades
2
Tail rotor
Tail rotor diameter
1.60
m
Number of blades
2
Powerplant
Engine model
Lycoming A1A
(...)
Lycoming
Engine type
Piston
Number of engines
1
Total maximum power
180
HP
Fuel system
Fuel tank capacity [mass]
90
kg
Performance
Maximum horizontal flight speed (Vh)
165
km/h
(...)
135
km/h
Cruise speed (Vc)
130
km/h
Best rate of climb
5
m/s
Maximum service ceiling
4000
m
(...)
3900
m
Hover ceiling IGE
2800
m
Maximum range
400
km
Maximum flight endurance
3
h
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