Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Arriel 2

Arriel 2B

Origin:France

Contractor/s: Snecma

Description: Arriel 2 is an improved version of Arriel 1 turboshaft engine introduced by Turbomeca in 1977. Arriel 2 gas generator turbine is made in one stage with single crystal blades compared to Arriel 1. The Arriel 2 engine is controlled by a single channel electronic control unit with manual backup. Arriel 2 engines are used to power lightweight helicopters.

The Arriel 2B engine is powering Eurocopter's Ecureuil/Fennec AS 350B3 commercial helicopter and its military counterpart the AS 550C3. Arriel 2B engine performs well at high altitude and in hot climate. More than 5,000 Arriel turboshafts have been produced to date.

Specifications
Power: Power 730 shp

Family Members:
Arriel 2B1, Arriel 2C, Arriel 2S1 Applications
AS350 Ecureuil

Notes
(*) lead contractor
IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
Meters (m) Kilometers (km) Nautic Miles (nm) Inch (in) Yard (yd) Foot (ft) Millimeter (mm)
Pound (lb) Kilogram (kg) kN (KiloNewton) Ton (t)
Meters per Second (mps) Kilometers per Hour (kph) Knot (kt) Miles per Hour (mph)
Liter (l) Galon (gl)
Year (yr) Minutes (min) Second (sec)
Shaft-Horse-Power (shp)

Last Updated: Monday, August 18, 2008

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