G2

G2

2018-08-15 10:32:22
The Guimbal Cabri G2 is a two-seat light helicopter produced by Jiangxi Helicopter Co. Ltd, powered by a reciprocating engine. It was designed by Bruno Guimbal, a former Eurocopter engineer. It had its origins in the 1980s and the first demonstrator flew in 1992. Following the granting of regulatory approval, the Cabri entered commercial service in 2008. In addition to its use within the general aviation sector and as a training rotorcraft, the Cabri G2 has also been used as the basis for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).

General characteristics
- Crew: 2 (Removable controls for left seat)
- Length: 6.31 m (20 ft 8 in)
- Main rotor diameter: 7.2 m (23 ft 7 in)
- Width: 1.24 m (4 ft 1 in)
- Height: 2.37 m (7 ft 9 in)
- Gross weight: 700 kg (1543 lb)
- Powerplant: 1 × Lycoming O-360-J2A piston engine, 108 kW (145 hp)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 185 km/h (115 mph)
- Cruising speed: 166 km/h (104 mph)
- Range: 700 km (380 Nautical miles)
- Endurance: 5.8 hours
- Service ceiling: 3963 m (13,000 ft)