हि ए लि: चीता
HAL: Cheetah

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Market original model designation
चीता
Market model designation (english translation or spelling)
Cheetah
Project start date
1970
Country of manufacture
India
Config info
Rotorcraft typeHelicopter
Config
Single rotor
Way of counteracting main rotor torque
Tail rotor
Weights
Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW)
1950
kg
(...)
1750
kg
Manufacturers empty weight (MEW)
995
kg
Cabin and cockpit
Maximum number of people onboard
5
External dimensions
Width
2.38
m
Total length (rotors turning)
12.92
m
Overal height
3.09
m
Main rotor
Main rotor diameter
11.02
m
Powerplant
Engine model
Turbomeca Artouste III B
Engine type
Turboshaft
Number of engines
1
Total maximum power
550
HP
Performance
Cruise speed (Vc)
192
km/h
Best rate of climb
6.70
m/s
Maximum service ceiling
6400
m
Hover ceiling IGE
6100
m
Hover ceiling OGE
5800
m
Maximum range
560
km
Maximum flight endurance
3.10
h
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