More power.
The EC175 is powered by proven and
reliable Pratt & Whitney PT6C
engines.
The five-bladed main rotor and
three-bladed tail rotor have
new-generation blade profiles and tips. These not only offer a reduction in
vibration and noise, but also provide
improved lift and speed.
The Spheriflex-design, bearingless
rotor head is damage tolerant and offers
manual folding capability.
The EC175's all-new main gearbox has two accessory gearboxes for double
redundancy and an emergency lubrication system for 30-min flight after total loss
of lubrication. De-clutch capability gives Auxiliary Power Unit benefits without the cost and weight of an additional APU.
The under floor fuel system has a
four-tank standard configuration carrying nearly 530 gals (2,000 liters).
Two additional tanks hold more than
130 gals (500 liters) for long range
missions. The fuel system offers pressure refueling capability and is designed for
safety with its simple architecture and
independent systems.