Eurocopter's first production EC175 medium-size, twin-turbine helicopter successfully completed its maiden flight in Marignane, France.
The flight confirmed the helicopter's handling and basic performance, advancing it toward a late-2013 certification goal and market introduction.
Developed in cooperation with China's AVIC, the EC175 features a 150-knot normal cruise speed, is powered by Pratt & Whitney engines, and will be sold as the EC175 globally and Avicopter Z-15 in China.
Eurocopter’s first production EC175 medium-size, twin-turbine helicopter has successfully completed its first flight at the company’s headquarters in Marignane, France.
With test pilot Augustin Dupuis at the controls, the flight confirmed handling characteristics and basic performance as Eurocopter advances the design toward a late-2013 certification goal.
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