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First flight for the new Eurocopter's Advanced Technology Rotor

Marignane, France - There are important benefits for environment

Eurocopter made known to have completed the first flight for the 5 blade "Advanced Technology Rotor" (ATR), fitted for the test on an EC-145. The main characteristics of the new system are its extreme compactness joined to the incredible lightness of weight. ATR’s design with its 5 blades will guarantee a large comfort to rotorcraft’s passengers decreasing slightly vibrations. But to benefit of the...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 139863
Rome, Italy, 04/27/2006 15:17
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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