Monday, August 20, 2012

Eurocopter Fennec Specifications and Features



A talented aircraft
The AS550 C3e Fennec is Eurocopter’s 2-ton class answer to Armed Forces requirements. Easy to operate in extreme and harsh conditions, this Armed Scout helicopter combines safety and performance.

A very small footprint, providing low detectability
Incredibly manoeuvrable and agile, the Fennec is perfectly designed to perform combat flight (nap of the earth - NOE). The Fennec is naturally stealth and NOE increases its protection against military threat.

The SAWS includes:
  • A multipurpose mission computer
  • An EO/IR with Infra Red camera, TV and laser range finder for observation, acquisition and tracking of targets
  • A ballistic targeting system based on a Helmet Mounted Sight and Display (option)
  • Two multi purpose weapon carriers with slaving units and release units
  • A choice of weapon: gunpod, unguided and guided rockets and air-to-ground missiles
EOS (Electro-Optic System)
  • 20 mm cannon pod
  • 12.7 mm machine-gun pod
Guided missiles
  • 12-tube rocket launcher
  • 7-tube rocket launcher
State of the art technology
  • Extensive use of composite material
  • SPHERIFLEX® rotor head: no lubrication required, small amount of parts
  • Interchangeable composite main rotor blades, infinite life, no corrosion
  • Bearingless composite tail rotor blades. 

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