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The Softex-Aero V-51 is a Ukrainian helicopter design.

V-51
Role	Helicopter Type of aircraft
National origin	Ukraine
Manufacturer	Softex-Aero
Status	In development

Development

The V-51 is a five place turbine powered helicopter with composite rotors.[1] The V-52 is a closely related development.

Specifications (V-51)

Data from AOPA

General characteristics

• Crew: 1 pilot
• Capacity: 4 passenger
• Length: 8.7 m (28 ft 7 in)
• Width: 1.25 m (4 ft 1 in)
• Height: 2.86 m (9 ft 5 in)
• Empty weight: 750 kg (1,653 lb)
• Gross weight: 1,450 kg (3,197 lb)
• Fuel capacity: 385 l
• Powerplant: 1 × Allison 250 C20-B Turboshaft, 280 kW (370 hp)
• Main rotor diameter: × 9.12 m (29 ft 11 in)

Performance

• Maximum speed: 270 km/h (170 mph, 150 kn)
• Never exceed speed: 320 km/h (200 mph, 170 kn)
• Range: 700 km (430 mi, 380 nmi)
• Service ceiling: 5,500 m (18,000 ft)
• g limits: +3.3 -1

References

External links

• Company website
• YouTube of V-51/V-52

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