VRT 500

VRT-500
Role Light Helicopter
Manufacturer Russian Helicopters
First flight 2019[1]
Introduction 2020-21[2]

The VRT 500 is a light helicopter project by Russian Helicopters and developed by its subsidiary VR-Technologies.

Development

First announced in March 2007, a mock-up was presented at the 2017 MAKS airshow, Russian type certification might come in 2017 and series production is planned for 2020-21.[2] Rotor system strength were tested in 2018 before aerodynamic tests, while a prototype will be produced by the end of 2019. It targets 15% of the sub 2 tons global civil market, 700 helicopters by 2030,[3] First flight is scheduled for 2019 as 1,000 units could be sold by 2035.[1]

Design

The single-engine aircraft has twin three-blade coaxial rotors.[2] The most likely western powerplant is the Safran Arrius.[4] It features shaped carbon fiber main blades to cut noise emissions, composite construction, a glass cockpit and sliding rear cabin doors, and will compete with the Bell 505 and Robinson R66.[5] Multiple configurations will be provided: passenger, utility, cargo, training, VIP, and Medevac with rear cabin doors loading.[3]

Specifications

Source: Aviation International News[5]

  • Capacity : five passengers
  • Payload : 730 kg (1,610 lb)
  • Maximum take-off weight : 1,600 kg (3,527 lb)
  • Cruise : 230 km/h (124 kn)
  • Max Speed : 250 km/h (135 kn)[1]
  • Service ceiling : 6,100 m (20,000 ft)
  • Range: 860 km (460 nmi)[1]

See also

Similar configuration

Competition

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Michael Gubisch (24 May 2018). "Russian Helicopters unveils VRT500". Flightglobal.
  2. 1 2 3 Valentin Makov (July 18, 2017). "MAKS: Russian company presents VRT500 light helicopter mockup". Russian Aviation Insider.
  3. 1 2 "Rostec to create VRT500 prototype by the end of 2019" (Press release). Russian Helicopters. 19 Apr 2018.
  4. ↑ Alex Mladenov (25 July 2017). "Russian Helicopters move into single-engine market". Shepard Media.
  5. 1 2 Mark Huber (August 8, 2017). "Russia Unveils Coaxial Single". Aviation International News.
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