The Schweizer Model 300C helicopter is known the world over as the finest and most versatile piston engine helicopter. Through a program of continuous design evolution and innovation, the new Model 300C is now even better than ever. The following are the highlights of this versatile helicopter. Click here to configure your 300C.
The "new" Model 300C provides:
- Superior performance for a broad range of roles
- Unequaled maneuverability
- Inherent flight stability and responsive handling characteristics
- Excellent visibility and spacious cockpit
- Low noise characteristics for quiet operation
- Outstanding range and endurance
- Designed-in crashworthiness features second to none
- Proven safety record
- Field replaceable components for easy maintenance
Performance
- VNE(Kias) SeaLevel 95 knots 176 km/hr
- Cruise Speed 86 knots 159 km/hr
- Maximum Endurance 3.8 hrs 3.8 hrs
- Hover Ceiling IGE 10800 ft 3292 m
- Hover Ceiling OGE 8600 ft 2621 m
Dimensions
- Height (overall) 8.72 ft 2.65 m
- Length (overall) 30.83 ft 9.40 m
- Fuselage length 22.19 ft 6.76 m
- Landing gear tread width 6.54 ft 1.99 m
Weight
- Empty weight 1100 lbs 499 kg
- Gross weight 2050 lbs 930 kg
- Useful load 950 lbs 431 kg
Power Plant
- Textron Lycoming H10-360 D1A
- Maximum Take Off 190 shp 141 kw
- Maximum Continuous 190 shp 141 kw
Rotor System
- Main rotor diameter 26.83 ft 8.18 m
- Main rotor disk area 565 sq ft 52.49 sq m
- Main rotor RPM 471
- Tail rotor diameter 4.25 ft 1.30 m
Fuel
- Standard capacity 32 gal 192 lbs 87 kg
- Auxiliary capacity 32 gal 192 lbs 87 kg
Seating Capacity
The Ultimate in Versatility
The Model 300C has proven its value in many diverse applications around the world including:
- Law enforcement patrol
- Powerline/traffic patrol
- Personal transportation
- Military and civilian training
- Aerial application
- Fish and game spotting
- Aerial photography
- Cattle herding
- Lift operations