DF Helicopters DF334

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DF334
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DF334 during flight test
Role Utility helicopter
National origin Italy
Manufacturer ,
Designer and
First flight 1989

The DF Helicopters DF334 is a two-seat, single-engine light utility helicopter in development by [1] in Northern Italy. The DF 334 is a development of the Dragon Fly 333, developed by archaeologists and filmmakers and in the 1980s. The DF334 has a larger, full composite cabin, a Rotax 914 4-stroke turbocharged engine, a governor fuel control, and an advanced Electronic Flight Instrument System. The helicopter is intended for both amateur and professional pilots.

DF Helicopters was acquired in 2010 by the Group.[2]

Specifications[]

General characteristics

  • Crew: One pilot
  • Capacity: One passenger
  • Length: 5.86 m (19 ft 3 in)
  • Height: 2.36 m (7 ft 9 in)
  • Empty weight: 290 kg (640 lb)
  • Gross weight: 500 kg (1,100 lb)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Rotax 914 , 84 kW (115 hp)
  • Main rotor diameter: 6.82 m (22 ft 5 in)
  • Main rotor area: 36.5 m2 (393 sq ft)

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 148 km/h (92 mph, 80 kn)
  • Cruise speed: 120 km/h (75 mph, 65 kn)
  • Range: 300 km (190 mi, 170 nmi)
  • Service ceiling: 3,100 m (10,000 ft)
  • Rate of climb: 6.5 m/s (1,280 ft/min)

See also[]

Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era

Related lists

References[]

  1. ^ "Dragon Fly Helicopters". Aviointernational.com. Retrieved 2018-09-27.
  2. ^ "Avio International Group Holding S.A". Aviointernational.com. Retrieved 2013-09-07.
  • Jane's All the World's Aircraft 2004–05. London: Jane's Information Group.
  • Simpson, R. W. (1998). Airlife's Helicopters and Rotorcraft. Ramsbury: Airlife Publishing. p. 216.
  • "DF Helicopters DF334". Aviazione Sportiva (108). March 2008.

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