Tiny French-made Cabri takes on Robinson’s R22
Guimbal Hélicoptères, a French startup company, announced it has received EASA certification for its light twin-seater, the Cabri G2.

Guimbal Hélicoptères, a French startup company, announced it has received EASA certification for its light twin-seater, the Cabri G2. Bruno Guimbal, the designer of the small piston-engine helicopter, told HAI Convention News he has received 12 firm orders to date.

The Cabri is a Eurocopter-sanctioned challenger to the Robinson R22. It has been designed with three primary missions in mind–training, aerial work and private transportation. It is powered by a 145-hp Lycoming O-360 engine and is equipped with digital spark control and silent exhaust. The empty weight is 940 pounds, while mtow is 1,540 pounds. Maximum speed is 100 knots and cruise speed is 90 knots (at 85 percent power). With a total fuel capacity of 45 gallons, endurance is five hours, which translates to about 460 nm of range.