G-UKTV filming over Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
Model: AS-355F-2 Ecureuil 2
Manufacturer: Aerospatiale
Year built: 1990
Construction number: 5169
Registration: G-UKTV
Owner: A2B Heli Charters, Redhill, Surrey
Delivery date: Spring 2022
Operator: Sky News
Pilot: 1
Passengers: 6
Length overall: 42 ft. 5 in. (12.94 m)
Height: 10 ft. 4 in. (3.14 m)
Main rotor diameter: 35 ft. 1 in. (10.69 m)
Main rotor area: 966.1 sq. ft. (89.75 m2)
Empty weight: 2,877 lb. (1,305 kg)
MTOW: 5,600 lb. (2,540 kg)
Fuel capacity: 160.5 gal. (730 litres)
Engines: 2 x Allison 250-C20F turbo-shaft
Engine output: 2 x 420 hp (313 kW)
Cruise speed: 121 knots (139 mph - 224 km/h)
Never exceed speed: 150 knots (173 mph - 278 km/h)
Rate of climb: 1,280 ft/min. (6.5 m/sec)
Service ceiling: 11,200 ft. (3,415 m)
Range, no fuel reserve: 380 nm (437 miles - 703 km)
Registration history:
G-UKTV, A2B Heli Charters, delivered spring 2022
G-UKTV, Arena Aviation, reregistered 5th. April 2016
G-JESE, Arena Aviation, delivered 19th. August 2010
G-JESE, Stepford Helicopters, reregistered 22nd. March 2010
G-EMHH, Stepford Helicopters, delivered 7th. January 2010
G-EMHH, Hancocks Holdings Ltd, delivered 3rd. August 1999
G-BYKHAlan Mann Helicopters, 27th. July 1999
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