Arrius | |
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Turbomeca Arrius 1B | |
Type | Turboshaft |
National origin | France |
Manufacturer | Safran Helicopter Engines |
First run | 1981 |
Major applications | Eurocopter EC120 Colibri Eurocopter EC135 Kamov Ka-226 |
Number built | 2800 |
The Turbomeca Arrius is one of a family of turboshaft engines for helicopter use, first produced in 1981. As of 2012, some 2,700 units had been sold. Power ranges between 357 kW (479 shp) and 530 kW (716 shp) for different versions. Following Turbomeca tradition, the Arrius was named after a Pyrenean peak (pic d'Arrius), located in the Ossau Valley near Pau.
Data from FAA Type Certificate Data Sheet.[1]
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