OEM Action 2015
The uber-sexy Marenco Swisshelicopter SKYe SH09 multipurpose light single-engine helicopter Marenco Swisshelicopter Photo
support the easy loading of goods and stretchers, and ‘hot and high’ engine performance. “The SH09’s large volume cabin and fl at fl oor meet the need for multipurpose platforms that can quickly change their mission confi gurations, while the high-visibility cockpit gives the pilots extra visibility and passengers a memorable fl ight experience,” said Sénès. The fact that the SKYe SH09 is a new
Marenco Swisshelicopter’s sole focus this year is on the development of its SKYe SH09 multipurpose light single-engine helicopter. The company is currently working on getting this aircraft EASA Type Certifi cation.
machine, and then performing the SH09’s fi rst fl ight on October 2, 2014,” said Mathias Sénès, Marenco Swisshelicopter’s chief commercial offi cer. The SKYe SH09 has a fast cruise speed of 260 km/h (140 knots), a range in excess of 800km (430 nautical miles) using its standard fuel tanks, and a quiet cabin due
to the
helicopter’s shrouded tail assembly/main rotor design. It’s clear the
Inside the Skye SH09’s high-visibility cockpit Marenco Swisshelicopter Photo
“We achieved some important milestones in the past 12 months, from roll-out of the fi rst prototype, participating at HeliExpo 2014 in Anaheim with this
SKYe SH09 incorporates impr essive capabilities into
a light single-engine
model. Features include seating for 5-8 people, rear clamshell doors to
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rotorcraft built upon 21st century design and technology is central to its appeal. “We bring a modern design started from a clean sheet of paper at a time where the OEMs have focused on light to heavy twins and left this segment of the market untouched, with products that date back to the 1970s,” Sénès said. “What potential customers need to know in 2015 is that the SKYe SH09 is in the air and we are now taking orders.”
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