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Eurocopter: NH-90 reached the top with its high altitude tests in Ecuador

Marignane, France - The goal was to extend the takeoff and landing envelope of the helicopter to level 130 (approximately 4000 m)

"The tests were conducted by the Eurocopter product team made up of experimental test pilot Philippe Boutry, flight test engineer Denis Trivier, and flight test technician Jean-Claude Rabany. The 9,191 ft (2,801 m) high airfield at Latacunga was chosen because of its facilities, safety equipment, 3,700 m long runway, and other advantages. The 21 flights representing 20 hours 35 minutes of testing...

fra/pec - 131485
Rome, Italy, 11/22/2005 14:11
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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