| Mil 8 |
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The greatest Mil
helicopter ever built was the Mi-8 Hip. The first Mi-8 flew in 1961, and
the helicopter entered production in late 1965. Over 10,000 Mi-8s of many
different variants were produced. The Mi-8 has two engines and a
five-blade main rotor. Its cabin has a rear door that drops down to allow
people or equipment to be unloaded. Mil-8
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| Bell 412 |
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The Bell 412 is an utility helicopter manufactured by
Bell Helicopter Textron. It is a further development of the Bell 212
model, the major difference being the composite four-blade main rotor.The
412 is in widespread use for a number of utility roles, including EMS and
oil rig support, its twin engine configuration being an asset,
particularly in the latter role. Bell 412 & 212 Pics |
| Bell 212 |
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The Bell 212 helicopter is extremely versatile in mission
profile and operational parameters. It can be flown from a hover up to
speeds of 120 knots. Standard configuration allows for mission equipment
plus equipment operators and one or two pilots. Bell 412 & 212 Pics |
| Squirrel AS350
B3 |
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The single engine AS 350 Ecureuil is renowned for its
high performance, its safety and its reduced operating costs. The AS 350B3
is "the high performance" version of the single engine Ecureuil
range.Powered by a Turbomeca Arriel 2B turbine engine it is equipped with
the FADEC system (Full Authority Digital Engine Control). It is totally
suited for operations in conditions such as mountainous areas or hot
countries or for very demanding missions, performance wise. Squirrel-Euro Pics |
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Bell 206
L |
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The Bell 206L (LongRanger) introduced a more powerful
engine and NodaMatic transmission suspension system for greater passenger
comfort. The LongRanger has found favour not only as a corporate
transport, but with police and medical services worldwide, its extra cabin
size providing a very useful increase in utility. More than 1600
LongRangers have been delivered including a small number for military
customers. Bell 206
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