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This is a model of a '''Eurocopter EC130 B4''', a single engine light [[helicopter]] based and developed from the [[Ecureuil AS 350 Helicopter|AS350]]'s. | This is a model of a '''Eurocopter EC130 B4''', a single engine light [[helicopter]] based and developed from the [[Ecureuil AS 350 Helicopter|AS350]]'s. | ||
Indeed “EC130 B4” is just a marketing name by [[Eurocopter]], the real name is still AS350 B4. It is a widebody variant of the AS350 B3 with a completely new designed passenger cabin and fuselage, and equipped with a fan tail (fenestron) instead of the conventional two-blade tailrotor. With this the EC130 B4 is much less noisier than other helicopters of this class. | Indeed “EC130 B4” is just a marketing name by [[Eurocopter]], now known as Airbus Helicopters, the real name is still AS350 B4. It is a widebody variant of the AS350 B3 with a completely new designed passenger cabin and fuselage, and equipped with a fan tail (fenestron) instead of the conventional two-blade tailrotor. With this the EC130 B4 is much less noisier than other helicopters of this class. | ||
The helicopter was designed especially for tours, so it features a great visibility, a left-seated pilot and plenty of space inside. The EC130 B4 is also used by the police in Long Beach/CA and by several medical services. | The helicopter was designed especially for tours, so it features a great visibility, a left-seated pilot and plenty of space inside. The EC130 B4 is also used by the police in Long Beach/CA and by several medical services. | ||
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* <strike>interior with controls not yet ready</strike> (available in FG 3.0) | * <strike>interior with controls not yet ready</strike> (available in FG 3.0) | ||
* | * GTX328 and GNS430 only dummies | ||
* bad autorotation behavior at high speed above 110 ktn | * bad autorotation behavior?? at high speed above 110 ktn | ||
* <strike>only default sound yet - sound still dependent on EC135</strike> (available in FG 3.0) | * <strike>only default sound yet - sound still dependent on EC135</strike> (available in FG 3.0) | ||
* <strike>Rotor Brake Lever doesn't move anymore in FGFS 2.9.11+. Switch to sliding animation planned.</strike> (available in FG 3.0) | * <strike>Rotor Brake Lever doesn't move anymore in FGFS 2.9.11+. Switch to sliding animation planned.</strike> (available in FG 3.0) | ||