The Arrius family new generation turboshafts
have been specifically developed to power light
singles and light twins. The Arrius 2F brings the
latest achievements in hydro-mechanical control
systems, leading edge materials and aerodynamic
technologies to Eurocopters EC 120 Colibri.
The Arrius family
Entered service in 1983
1,900,000 operating hours
1,600 engines delivered
EC 120 powered by one Arrius 2F
EC 120
Generating Power and Performance
The Arrius 2F experience
Through unmatched optimization of acceleration
modes, the Arrius 2F generates lower operational costs
per flight, whatever the mission profile.
With clean burning combustion, the Arrius engine drives
the lowest smoke number ever.
Advanced hydro-mechanical fuel system.
Engine de-rated by 20-25%, reducing engine wear,
providing power reserves.
Arrius: 480 - 716 shp
Arriel
640 - 944 shp
TM 333
900 - 1,100 shp
Ardiden
993 shp
mech. power
Missions
Police, aerial work, VIP, utility, EMS.
Simple design, easy maintenance
Only two modules; a reduction gear box and the gas
generator module.
Wholly replaceable modules.
MTR 390
1,280 - 1,600 shp
Low direct maintenance costs
TBO 2,800 hours
Makila
1,800 - 2,100 shp
RTM 322
2,100 - 2,650 shp
Technical Characteristics (ISA, sea level, kW/shp)
ARRIUS
Application
Take-off
Max. continuous
2F
EC 120
kW / shp
376 / 504
336 / 450
Geared to rapid response
Offering a 1,715 kg / 3,780 lb (ISA sea level) MTOW on the EC 120, the Arrius 2F delivers the superior rapid response pilots have come to expect from a Turbomeca engine.
Air intake
Reverse flow combustion chamber
With manifold drain on starter injectors
Optimized emission reduction
Reduction gear
Designed and tested with high
torque and speed margins
Single-stage
power turbine
Economical
Very easy access
Best high
temperature
alloys
DTA Turbomeca 01/2004 - Anglomedia/Tony Hill Smith - PiR2 design graphique - Photo credit: Studio Pons - Eurocopter - J. Sigalas - Turbomeca - photo X
Power
output shaft
Single pedestal bearings
One generator rear bearing
6,000 rpm
and one power turbine front bearing
on one single pedestal = lowest oil
rejection levels
Single-stage centrifugal
compressor with high
compression ratio
High surge margins
Low engine installation losses
Maintaining close contact
with Arrius 2F operators worldwide
Turbomeca-approved Repair & Overhaul centers
24/7 Turbomeca hotline
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gas turbine engines. Turbomeca designs, develops, manufactures
and supports helicopter engines for operators across the world.
Unique in aviation history, helicopter engines have been the companys core business for over 50 years. Today, nearly half of the
worlds civil helicopters are Turbomeca-powered.
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