The AS 555 FENNEC is the powerful twin-engined version of the Fennec family. Fitted with 2 Turbomeca ARRIUS 1A engines, it benefits from the FADEC system (Full Authority Digital Control) wich makes piloting easier and safer.
Two version are available : - AS555AN - Armed version - AS555SN - Naval version
Its design calls for widespread use of composite materials (airframe, "Starflex" main rotor head, main blades , beam type tail rotor,etc...) The "STARFLEX" main rotor head use torsion and flexibility of the composite material.
TROOP TRANSPORT: - Capacity : 1 pilot + 5 troops AERIAL WORK/RESCUE: - Sling capacity : 1,134kg/2,500lb
Rescue hoist capacity: - AIR EQUIPEMENT : 136kg/300lb - BREEZE : 204KG/450lb
FIRE SUPPORT: - 20mm axial cannon - 68mm rocket launcher NAVAL VERSION: - Maritime surveillance (panoramic radar) - Law enforcement (20mmgun-machine guns or rockets) - Anti-submarine warfare (torpedoes)
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