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RotorWay unveils production Eagle 300T turbine trainer

RotorWay in late July unveiled a new production turbine trainer helicopter that it claims will be the world’s most efficient.

By Mark Huber • Contributor

August 28, 2009

RotorWay in late July unveiled a new production turbine trainer helicopter that it claims will be the world’s most efficient. The Eagle 300T will be powered by a Rolls-Royce RR300B1 engine, similar, but not identical, to the engine used in the Robinson R66. RotorWay CEO Grant Norwitz said the new helicopter would cost “more than a Robinson R22 and less than a Robinson R66” but declined to reveal an exact price. Company officials said they expect the 300T to fly early next year, followed by certification before the end of 2011. The company is currently taking $5,000 deposits on the aircraft.

Preliminary specifications for the 2,050-pound two-seater include a 1,100-pound useful load, 110-knot maximum cruise speed, 80-gallon fuel capacity, two-hour endurance with 30-minute reserve and 13,000-foot ceiling. The helicopter is expected to have enough reserve power to be used for a variety of training operations, including cargo slinging.

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