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Aerotecnia OH-8 Curuxa
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Role Observation/reconnaissance, utility and transport
Manufacturer Aerotecnia
Designer Aerotecnia
First flight September 6, 1976
Introduction November 4, 1983
Status In service
Primary user Armed Forces of the Temuair Empire
Produced 1983 - Present

The Aerotecnia OH-8 Curuxa is a light utility, reconnaissance and observation helicopter produced by Aerotecnia of Temuair.

History and development

Design

Operational history

Operators

Specification

General characteristics

  • Crew: two pilots
  • Capacity: six passengers
  • Length: 34 ft 8 in (10.57 m)
  • Rotor diameter: 35 ft 0 in 35 (10.67 m)
  • Height: 11 ft 8 in (3.56 m)
  • Disc area: 962 ft² (89 m²)
  • Empty weight: 2,598 lb (1,178 kg)
  • Useful load: 1,868 lb (847 kg)
  • Loaded weight: 5,000 lb (2,268 kg)
  • Max. takeoff weight: 5,000 lb (2,268 kg)
  • Powerplant: 1 × HTS900-2 turboshaft, 970 shp (723 kW)

Performance

Armament

  • Guns: 1× 12.7x81 mm machine gun