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| Manufacturer |
Hélicoptères Guimbal
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| Type |
Cabri G2
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| Introduced |
12/1/2007
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| In production? |
Yes
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| Units produced |
64
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| Price US $ |
375,000.00
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| Overall Length |
0 ft
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| Length |
20.7 ft
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| Height |
7.78 ft
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| Width |
4.1 ft
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| Description |
The French company Hélicoptères Guimbal was founded in October 2000. Its activities are based on the technology demonstrator created by Bruno Guimbal (a former Eurocopter helicopter engineer) in the 90s. The company’s sole product is the lightweight, two seater Cabri G2.
The main structure is made entirely out of carbon fibre composites. Remarkable are the fenestron anti-torque device and the many safety measures like the energy absorbing structure and the crashworthy seats and fuel tank, to name just a few. The Cabri G2 helis are mainly used for training purposes.
The model name Cabri is an acronym (Comfort in Autorotation Belongs to Rotor Inertia). It is also the French name for a little goat, which refers to the small size and steep climbing performance of the Cabri G2.
The Cabri G2 model received its EASA type certification in December 2007. In June 2006, the first Cabri orders had already been placed. At the time of writing (2014), Hélicoptères Guimbal had sold over 50 units.
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| Advertisement |
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| Design features |
- Fenestron antitorque device
- Energy absorbing structure
- High inertia composite blades
- Carbonfiber composite main structure
- 'Glass cockpit' monitor
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The French company Hélicoptères Guimbal was founded in October 2000. Its activities are based on the technology demonstrator created by Bruno Guimbal (a former Eurocopter helicopter engineer) in the 90s. The company’s sole product is the lightweight, two seater Cabri G2.
The main structure is made entirely out of carbon fibre composites. Remarkable are the fenestron anti-torque device and the many safety measures like the energy absorbing structure and the crashworthy seats and fuel tank, to name just a few. The Cabri G2 helis are mainly used for training purposes.
The model name Cabri is an acronym (Comfort in Autorotation Belongs to Rotor Inertia). It is also the French name for a little goat, which refers to the small size and steep climbing performance of the Cabri G2.
The Cabri G2 model received its EASA type certification in December 2007. In June 2006, the first Cabri orders had already been placed. At the time of writing (2014), Hélicoptères Guimbal had sold over 50 units.
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- Advertisement -
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Design features:
- Fenestron antitorque device
- Energy absorbing structure
- High inertia composite blades
- Carbonfiber composite main structure
- 'Glass cockpit' monitor
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| Persons |
2
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| Max. Range |
435 mi
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| Cruise Speed |
103 mph
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| Max. Speed |
115 mph
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| Max. rate of Climb |
0 ft/min
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| HOGE ceiling |
7500 ft
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| Service Ceiling |
13000 ft
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| Gross Weight |
1542 lb
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| Empty Weigt |
925 lb
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| Useful Load |
617 lb
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| Fuel Capacity |
45 gallons
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| Number of Engines |
1
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| Engine Type |
Piston
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| Engine Code |
Lycoming O-360 J2A
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| Horse Power |
145
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| Rotorhead |
fully articulated on elastomerics
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| Number of rotorblades |
3
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| Rotor Diameter |
23.6 ft
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| Number of tail rotorblades |
0
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| Tailrotor Diameter |
2 ft
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