Arrius | |
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Turbomeca Arrius 1B | |
Type | Turboshaft |
National origin | France |
Manufacturer | Turbomeca |
First run | 1981 |
Major applications |
Agusta A109 Eurocopter Ecureuil |
The Turbomeca Arrius is one of a family of turboshaft engines for helicopter use, first produced in 1981. As of 2012, some 2,700 units had been sold. Power ranges between 357 kW (479 shp) and 530 kW (716 shp) for different versions. Following Turbomeca tradition, the Arrius was named after a Pyrenean peak (pic d'Arrius), located in the Ossau Valley near Pau.
Data from FAA Type Certificate Data Sheet.