Overview[]
The SH-9500 is a single-engine light utility helicopter developed and manufactured by Shinohara Heavy Industries. It is a generally simple design, featuring non-retractable tricycle landing gear and a small, bulbous cabin, though paired with its single turbine engine is a set of contra-rotating propellers. While this does increase its mechanical complexity and, by extension, maintenance costs, this means that the SH-9500 does not need a tail rotor, or a long tail boom, reducing its ground footprint. The stocky helicopter has seating for four, two pilots and two passengers, and has a small cargo hold behind the passenger seats. Its light weight, agility, and versatile cabin configuration make it ideal for short-range utility missions, observation, and executive transport. The primary users of the SH-9500 are Shinohara Heavy Industries and NTV.
Specifications[]
General Characteristics
- Crew: 2
- Length: 6.84 m (22.44 ft)
- Width: 3.82 m (12.53 ft)
- Height: 4.67 m (15.32 ft)
- Weight: 3.38 mt (3.73 t)
Performance
- Maximum Speed: 220 km/h (118.79 kts, 136.702 mph)
- Service Ceiling: 3,470 m (11,385 ft)
- Range: 562 km (303.46 nm, 349.21 mi)
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