BRAND and MODEL
BOEING 234
TYPE
Heavy lift twin-engine helicopter
ORIGIN
United States of America
ENGINE
Two 3,039 kw (4,075 shp) Avco Lycoming AL 5512 turboshafts
SPECIFICATIONS
Rotor diameter [each]:18.29 m (60 ft)
Length overall rotors turning:30.18 m (99 ft)
Height:5.68 m (18 ft 8 in)
Rotor disc area [total]:525.34 m² (5,655 sq ft)
Max speed at sea level:269 km/h (167 mph)
Economical cruising speed:254 km/h (158 mph)
Service ceiling:4,570 m (15,000 ft)
Max range with 44 passengers and 45 mins reserve:1,009 km (627 miles)
Empty weight:11,090 kg (24,449 lb)
Max take-off weight with internal load:21,319 kg (47,000 lb)
Max take-off weight with external load:23,133 kg (51,000 lb)
PHOTO
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