The Cheetah Helicopter

The Cheetah is simple in concept and rugged in construction. 

This HAL version of Aerospatiale Lama SA 315, is a lightweight high performance helicopter, specially designed for operations over a wide range of weight, centre of gravity and altitude conditions. 

It is powered by the tried and trusted. Artouste-IIIB engine, also manufactured at HAL under licence from Turbomeca of France. The turbo-shaft engine produces 550 S.H.P. at 33500 rpm.

 The Cheetah also incorporates the latest technologies viz., hydraulic servo controls, ultra sensitive constant speed governor and an automatic starting system facilitating starting and take-off in less than a minute. 

With minimal adaptation it can be transformed into an excellent sprayer. 

Agile and highly manoeuverable, the Cheetah can carry external cargo up to 1 MT. 

The Cheetah also excels in observation, surveillance, logistics support, earth resource survey and rescue operations.

 The Cheetah comfortably seats five and can also operate in unfavorable environmental conditions. 

Basic Data

Empty Weight 1090 kg

Max. All Up Wt. 1950 kg

Main Rotor Diameter 11.020 m

Overall Length

(Rotor Rotating) 

12.910 m

Overall Width

(Blade folded) 2.380 m

Overall Height 3.090 m

Fuel Capacity 575 L

Performance

Max speed (Vne) 210 kmph

Cruising Speed 192 kmph

Service Ceiling 5400 m with 1950 Kg.

Range 560 km. at an altitude of 2600 m and weight 1950 kg.

Endurance 4.1 hrs. at an altitude of 5000 m and weight 1950 kg.

Rate of Climb 5.5 m/s at weight 1950 kg.