Name of Infrastructure:
Description:
The flying helicopter simulator is a unique testbed for the development of innovative airborne systems.The original mechanical control system of this EC 135 helicopter is replaced by a full authority fly-by-wire/fly-by-light control system.
Basic essentials of the technologies, integrated in the EC 135 FHS, are the fibre optic data links in the primary control system, smart actuators and sensors, a modular system architecture and latest avionics. As a flying simulator, the EC 135 FHS is able to change its flight characteristics.
Features:
Basic Data EC-135T1 / FHS
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Length |
12,16 m |
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Max. Take-off mass |
2835 kg |
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Rotor diameter |
10,20 m |
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Engines (Turbomeca) |
2 x 415 kW |
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Crew workstations |
3 |
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Cruise speed |
220 km/h |
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Max. Speed |
280 km/h |
Application examples:
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Test bed for innovative control and guidance systems including in-flight simulation
- Integration of active side arm controller
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Test bed for pilot assistance systems
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Integration und evaluation of modern sensors and vision systems
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Evaluation of handling qualities
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Training of test pilots and flight test engineers
Target group:
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Supllier
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Provider
Owner of Infrastructure:
German Aerospace Center
Lilienthalplatz 7
38108 Braunschweig
Tel.: +49 531 295-0
