HESA Shahed 278
| Shahed 278 |
| Role |
Light utility helicopter |
| Manufacturer |
HESA |
| Designer |
Shahed Aviation Industries Research Center |
| First flight |
2002 or 2005 |
| Introduction |
Iran |
| Status |
Active service |
| Primary user |
Iran |
| Number built |
3 |
| Developed from |
Bell 206 & Panha Shabaviz 2061 |
The HESA Shahed 278 (Persian: شاهد ۲۷۸) is a light utility helicopter developed in Iran.
Iran's Shahed Aviation Industries Research Center plans to produce several variants of Shahed, the sources said. The first platform was the Shahed-278 (Oh-78), described as a light reconnaissance helicopter and armed with weapons and sensors. Test flights of the Shahed-278(Oh-78) began in 2005.[2]
Design
The composite Shahed-278 is a relatively light helicopter with 682 kg of empty weight. It is a four-seater; intended for dual military/civil use, though designed primarily to meet military requirements. Designed entirely in Iran, according to manufacturer, although some sources report use of locally made airframe and dynamic components of Bell 206 Jet Ranger. Although designed by the IRGC, this helicopter is scheduled to be produced by HESA.[1]
Specifications
General characteristics
- Crew: 1 pilot
- Capacity: 3 passengers
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- Empty weight: 682 kg ()
- Max takeoff weight: 1451 kg (3200 lb)
- Powerplant: 1 × turboshaft (Prototypes have evaluated Rolls-Royce 250 and equivalents from Turbomeca and a Russian supplier, but final selection apparently not made by late 2002.), ()
Performance
Fuel capacity: 287 litres [3]
References
See also
- Related development
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