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Eurocopter Unveils EC 175 Specs
By: Mark Huber
Caption: Eurocopter has disclosed some performance numbers for the in-development EC 175 medium twin.
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Eurocopter has disclosed some performance numbers for the in-development EC 175 medium twin. The radius of action offshore is 270 nm at ISA+20 degrees C and a speed of about 135 knots. The 16-passenger aircraft is powered by a pair of Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6C-67E turboshafts. The EC 175/Z15, a 50-50 Euro-Chinese effort, is expected to fly by year-end.