Comparison between a typical Single engine (R44)
and a Twin engine (AS355) helicopter.
|
R44 |
AS355F1 |
|
|
Ability to fly anywhere over Central London |
No |
Yes |
|
Flying time with 3x 85kg people on-board and a camera system (at cruising speed *1) |
2hrs 12mins |
2hrs 54mins |
|
Ability to quickly refuel in Central London at Battersea without shutting down |
No |
Yes |
|
Ability to carry a paying client when flying along the Thames (i.e. on Public transport) |
Yes - with optional floats |
Yes |
|
Ability to
carry a paying client when working |
No |
Yes |
|
Ability to fly at night carrying a paying client (i.e. on Public transport) |
No |
Yes *2 |
|
Typical camera zoom (using x2 extender) |
84x with V14 |
84x with V14 |
|
Camera
format options |
SD 4:3 &
16:9 |
SD 4:3 &
16:9 |
|
Lowest aircraft can typically fly over a built up area |
1,000 - 1,500ft |
750ft |
|
Ability to carry on flying in the event of the failure of an engine |
No *3 |
Yes |
The R44 information is based around the Raven II (Clipper II with floats). To avoid confussion the R44 "ENG" variant can not fly with floats & uses an SD 42x camera (7.8mm to 328mm).
*1: The fuel duration of both aircraft will
increase at lower airspeeds. However the manufacturers
do not publish comparable data for lower speeds, hence the use of
cruising speed data for this comparison.
*2: Please advise us in advance of any planned night flying, as Pilots
and Aircraft need to be suitably rated for this type of work.
*3: The aircraft must
be flown so that it can auto-rotate safely into a clear area (outside
of R160).
The above data is a simplified for the ease of presentation and offered as a quick guidance tool in good faith. More detailed information can be obtained upon request. Arena is able to offer both single & twin engine aircraft to suit each individual mission.
