PBNA PA-78
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| PA-78 "Pelican" | |
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| PA-78 "Pelican" in flight | |
Role
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Transport/Assualt Helicopter |
National origin
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 Pavulturilor
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Manufacturer
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Pavulturilori National Aviation Bureau |
Designer
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Pavulturilori National Aviation Bureau |
First flight
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November 13, 1977 |
Introduction
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January 5, 1978 |
Status
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In service |
Primary user
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Produced
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1978–2017 |
Number built
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300 |
Unit cost
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₪5,250,000
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The PA-78 "Pelican" is a Pavulturilori Transport/Assault Helicopter designed by the Pavulturilori National Aviation Bureau, it serves a wide range of roles worldwide.
Spesification
General charachteristics
- crew: one-three, plus two-three specialists
- capacity: 4,000 kg (8,818 lb) payload, or up to 16 troops.
- length: 11.3 meters
- height: 5.5 meters
- empty weight: 6,500 Kilograms
- gross weight: 11,000 Kilograms
- max takeoff weight: 12,000 Kilograms
Powerplant
- Powerplant: 2 × turboshaft engines, 1,660 kW (2,230 hp) each
- Main rotor diameter: 2 × 15.8 m (51 ft 10 in)
- Main rotor area: 392.2 m2 (4,222 sq ft) 3-bladed contra-rotating rotors
- Propellers: 3-bladed coaxial propellers
Preformance
- Maximum speed: 270 km/h (170 mph, 150 kn)
- Cruise speed: 205 km/h (127 mph, 111 kn)
- Range: 980 km (610 mi, 530 nmi)
- Service ceiling: 5,000 m (16,000 ft)
