SMB: RT 216

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Market original model designation
RT 216
Market model designation (english translation or spelling)
RT 216
Also known as
安徽应流集团 : 轻型有人直升机
Also known as (english translation or spelling)
Anhui Yingliu Group : light manned helicopter
First flight date and time
2023-05
Country of manufacture
Germany
Config info
Rotorcraft typeHelicopter
Config
Single rotor
Way of counteracting main rotor torque
Tail rotor
Weights
Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW)
700
kg
Manufacturers empty weight (MEW)
360
kg
Cabin and cockpit
Maximum number of people onboard
2
Cabin width
1.29
m
External dimensions
Fuselage length
6.92
m
Fuselage height
2.57
m
Total length (rotors turning)
8.74
m
Landing gear width
1.59
m
Main rotor
Main rotor type
Semi-rigit
Main rotor diameter
8
m
Main rotor direction of rotation
Clockwise
Main rotor angular speed
520
rpm
Number of blades
2
Tail rotor
Tail rotor type
Fenestron
Tail rotor diameter
0.70
m
Tail rotor direction of rotation
Clockwise
Number of blades
8
Powerplant
Engine model
SJ A-160
Engine type
Turboshaft
Number of engines
1
Total maximum power
160
HP
Angular speed at max power
62010
rpm
Fuel system
Fuel tank capacity
168
l
Performance
Never exceed speed (Vne)
241
km/h
Maximum horizontal flight speed (Vh)
204
km/h
Cruise speed (Vc)
180
km/h
Best endurance speed (Vbe)
93
km/h
Best rate of climb
4.3
m/s
Maximum service ceiling
4267
m
Hover ceiling IGE
1981
m
Maximum range
500
km
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