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The Model 333 provides:
- Thirty percent (30%) more useful load than a comparably equipped 330SP
- Upgraded main rotor system including: blades with cambered airfoil; large diameter, splined hub assembly; oil-filled drive shaft
- Superior cruise and hover performance in high and hot operating conditions
- Bottom line value: the most cost-effective turbine helicopter on the market today
- Unequaled flight stability and outstanding handling characteristics
- High stance landing gear with improved ground clearance
- Spacious cabin with superb visibility
- Reduced pilot fatigue because of: ergonomically designed seats, low control forces, low vibration levels, and low cabin noise levels
- Broad range of customer services, from spare parts support to maintenance training
- New standard for safety: forgiving flight characteristics and components with proven reliability reduce the risk of accident; unparalleled energy absorption for crew protection
- Lowest noise signature of any conventional tail rotor turbine helicopter
Performance
- VNE(Kias) SeaLevel 120knots 222km/hr
- Cruise Speed 105 knots 192 km/hr
- Maximum Endurance 4.1 hrs
- Maximum Range 310nm 574km
Weight
- Empty weight 1250 lbs 567 kg
- Gross weight 2550 lbs 1157 kg
- Useful load 1300 lbs 590 kg
Rotor System
- Main rotor diameter 27.51 ft 8.39 m
- Main rotor disk area 594 sq/ft 55.18 sq/m
- Main rotor RPM 466 - 471 466 - 471
- Tail rotor diameter 4.25 ft 1.30 m
Powerplant
- Rolls-Royce 250-C20W Gas Turbine Engine
- Maximum takeoff (Derated) 250 shp 186 kw
- Maximum continuous (Derated) 230 shp 171 kw
Fuel (Turbine Fuel)
- Usable capacity (73 gal) 493 lbs 224 kg
Weight
- Empty weight 1250 lbs 567 kg
- Gross weight 2550 lbs 1157 kg
- Useful load 1340 lbs 590 kg
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