• Mission

Main description

The new-generation EC130 B4 is a light, single-engine helicopter with all the latest technology and a roomy, modular cabin that can seat 1 pilot plus 7 passengers.
Its Fenestron® tail rotor and automatic rotor speed control result in a significantly reduced  operating noise level. Reliable power is provided by the Turbomeca Arriel 2 turbine engine including a dual-channel FADEC (Full Authority Digital Engine Control) with a third independant back-up channel. Integrated VFR equipment coupled with a Global Positioning System (GPS) is fitted as standard for day and night missions. All EC130 B4 systems are very easy to maintain.

• Technologies

  All new technology

  

  The EC130 B4 benefits from the proven experience of the Ecureuil family. It integrates Eurocopter’s most advanced technology:
  • a new tailboom with the latest generation Fenestron®,
  • a dual-channel FADEC unit with a third independent channel for engine control,
  • an automatic variable main rotor speed system to reduce external noise,
  • and a dual hydraulic system based on the experience of the AS355 N.
  It is fully equipped with a VFR day and night navigation system (standard “ready to fly” package) associated with a VEMD® integrated instrument panel and a GPS map display.
  All these innovations make the EC130 B4 the safest and the most high-tech aircraft in its category.

   

• A quiet Fenestron®
  

  • Efficient
  • Powerful (lateral flight at 47 kts demonstrated)
  • Low vulnerability
  • High level of safety for ground personnel
  • Very low external noise signature
  • Easy maintenance

• Exclusive landing gear

  

  improves aerodynamic effects and prevents ground resonance (pattented design).

   

   

• Standard energy absorbing seats

  

  for all crew and passengers.
  

• STARFLEX®

  Main Rotor head

  This proven and reliable component has
  an automatic variable speed control
  system that systematically adapts the
  rating of the main rotor to the flight
  phase in order to reduce the external
  noise level, without jeopardizing available
  power. 

  Composite main Rotor blades

  • Highly resistant to impact damage
  • Corrosion resistant

   

   

   

• Engine

  TURBOMECA ARRIEL 2
  

  FADEC (Full Authority Digital Engine Control) including a dual channel to control the fuel supply to the engine providing the necessary amount of fuel for its operation.

  • a third automatic channel independent from the 2 others
  • No pilot action necessary

• VEMD®

  

  Full Duplex equipment that allows at one
  glance a display of self-monitoring main
  engine and vehicle parameters on a full
  color LCD display and decreases pilot’s
  workload.
  VFR day radio-communication
  and navigation package including GPS,
  in the standard aircraft (“ready to fly”
  concept).
  The EC130 B4 is also capable
  of night VFR operations as equipped.