NOTE: RADIO CONTROL HELICOPTERS ARE ON THE BOTTOM HALF OF THE PAGE.
The aircraft from which the Eurocopter Dauphin was derived was an 8 passenger single engine helicopter. Today, it has developed into the twin engine, Fenstron equipped, utility helicopter that serves in a multitude of capacities around the world. A version of the helicopter is also used by the military.
Perhaps the most distinctive feature of the Dauphin is its Fenstron faired tail rotor. Its primary purpose is to protect the rotor when maneuvering at low altitudes and in tight spaces. It is a safety feature for people in the vicinity of the helicopter when the tail rotor is operating. There is also a significant reduction in tail rotor noise.
Recently the helicopter has received upgraded digitally controlled main engines that provide almost one fifth more power plus faster throttle response. The end results is better performance at high altitudes, on warmer days, and when carrying maximum loads.
The United States Coast Guard operates 96 Eurocopter Dauphin helicopters around the country. They are specially equipped with a infra-red search system, all weather avionics, a 2,640 lb. capacity winch, over the starboard door, a searchlight, first aid gear, and a stretcher. In the event of a water ditching, the helicopters are equipped with pop out inflatable flotation gear.
In addition, their tail boom is water proof.
A total of over 800 Eurocopter Dauphin helicopters of all types have been manufactured to date.
utility
one or two
Turboméca Arriel
2x 838 shp ea.
45' 4"
13' 1"
39' 2"
5,315 lbs.
9,480 lbs.
190 mph
1,800 fpm
19,250 feet
515 miles
3/31/79
1982
Radio Control Helicopter
A rc Eurocopter Dauphin from Hirobo.
Radio Control Helicopters
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In the picture immediately above is the RC Eurocopter Dauphin radio control helicopter from Hirobo. Fuselage length is 58 1/2" and rotor diameter is 61". To power the rc helicopter you will need from .61 to .80 engines. Ready to fly weight should be about 13 1/4 lbs.
The next two pictures below are of the Eurocopter Dauphin rc from Esky for sale by XHeli, among others. The rc helicopter is 17" long with a rotor diameter of 13". Two Speed 180 size motors power the rc helicopter. The RC Helicopter comes ready to fly and includes radio, receiver, servos, batteries and chargers.
If you have built a rc Eurocopter Dauphin radio control helicopter, or would like to recommend one, don't hesitate to email us.
Eurocopter Dauphin
