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WinnerHelico
For several years, the Winner Company, located in Belgium, is putting its heart and soul in the concept and the development of a two seat, experimental helicopter with a teetering rotor system: available as ready-to-fly or as a homebuilt kit.
Evolution of the project
| Winner M500 | Winner B150 | Winner T250 |
|---|---|---|
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| 2000 - 2005 | 2007 - 2015 | 2015 - 2018 |
| HIRTH 3701 2 stroke engine | Solar T62T-32 turbine | PBS TS100 turbine |
| CNRA certification in France ; not marketed | Not marketed prototype (turbine no longer sold) | Final model ; CNSK certification ; 2018 commercialization °°° |
| Single seat two blades | Two seats two blades | Two seats three blades |
| MTOW 450 kg | MTOW 700 kg | MTOW see main features |
°°° real photographs and movies available in september 2018
Outcome of the project
Main Features of the Winner T250
The Winner T250 has a type CNSK certification (France) equivalent to a "CDNR" type certification (restricted certificate of airworthiness). In other words, CNSK is a mixture of both "CS-VLR" and "CS-27".
In France, this certification imposes the take-off load not to exceed 700 kg, in the UK and Canada 750kg, and 1200kg maximum in other countries according to their national flight regulations. A private pilot license "PPLH" is required.
In France, when the helicopter is maintained by an approved organization or by an authorized person with appropriate means and experience, it allows the approved training of private pilots (PPLH) and professional pilots (CPLH). This usage is why this helicopter was designed mainly.
Other uses are possible if the country's regulations allow it. This includes, for example, lifting or transporting loads (max. 350 kg), pipeline monitoring work, electrical networks, borders, etc.
It can be delivered as a kit or ready to fly.
The Winner T250 is designed for two seats (driver + passenger). The T250 has a 3 blades rotor of type bearing-less design (laminated steel torsion bar) with a nominal speed of 523 rpm.
The Winner T250 is powered by a turbine of 250 hp restricted to 200 hp. Depending on its use in certain regions of the globe where altitude, temperatures or humidity are very high, the value of the power may be increased at the express request of the customer according to his wishes if the country's regulations authorize it.
The fuselage is made entirely of vinylester and fiberglass except for the tail boom of carbon fiber and epoxy.
The chassis is made of aeronautical steel type 25CD4S and heat treated to release the tensions at the welds.
The landing gear legs are made of titanium. Most of the machined parts are made of aviation-type 7075 aluminium.
The main rotor blades and the 2 blades anti-torque rotor (3,237 rpm) are made of carbon fiber and are not limited in time. Their leading edges are covered with an impact protection.
The main transmission is done by means of 6 V-belts while the anti-torque rotor is driven by a transmission shaft connected to the input of the main gearbox.
Like any helicopter, a freewheel is present between the turbine and the rest of the transmission.
The flight instrumentation is analog (variometer, anemometer, altimeter, compass). The turbine instrumentation is digital (EGT, Torquemeter, dual tachometer, fuel level, oil and fuel pressure).
The navigation lights and the landing light are standard.
Advantages and qualities recognized in the Winner T250
- Large power reserve
- Cabin comfort for large pilots
- Autonomy increased by the addition if necessary of an additional tank
- Dual controls (removable on the passenger side)
- Noise reduction
- Flight data recording
- Attractive price
- Cost per hour reduced by more than 40% compared to competitors
- Low-cost maintenance
- Increased flight stability
- Design in the trend
- Safety guarantee
Options (price on request)
- B250 Two blades semi-rigid rotor version (in the future)
- T200 - B200 piston engine version (gasoline or diesel) in the future
- Instrumentation: AVMAP EKP V + Cockpit Docking Station + Ultra EFIS kit
- VHF radio: TRIG TY91 8.33 Khz
- Transponder: TRIG mode S TT21
- EFIS (customer's choice)
- Basic cargo hook
- Agricultural spraying kit
- Strobe light
- Air conditioning
- Tinted windscreen and windows
- Painted fuselage (at the customer's choice)
- Interior design of the cabin
- Any customer request requiring a feasibility study with a cost estimate.
Turbine
The TS100 turbine from the PBS company is a small turboshaft composed of two modules: a gas generator and a free turbine (no need for clutch) with a reduction gearbox. This turbine is equipped with an autonomous oil system, an electric starter generator, a digital control unit, a fuel system and a low voltage ignition source.
- Aviation fuel: JET A, JET A1
- Turbine oil: MOBIL JET OIL II
- Inspection every 50 hours of flight
- Overhaul: 2.000 hours
Technical characteristics
| Main dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Total overall length | 8,88 m |
| Total height | 2,68 m |
| Main rotor diameter | 7,74 m |
| Main rotor chord | 0,18 m |
| Anti-torque rotor diameter | 1,10 m |
| Anti-torque rotor chord | 0,10 m |
| Skids width | 1,99 m |
| Interior cabin width | 1,28 m |
| Main rotor direction seen from above | right |
| Anti-torque rotor direction seen from the left | right |
| Weight and capacities | |
|---|---|
| Maximum take-off weight | 700 kg (France)750 kg (UK & Canada)1200 kg max °°° |
| Empty weight | 420 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity | 190 L |
| Example loading n°1No luggagePilot + passenger 150 kg | Fuel: 150 L |
| Example loading n°2Luggage 41 kgPilot 75 kg | Fuel: 190 L |
| Example loading n°3Luggage 20 kgPilot + passenger 150 kg | Fuel: 130 L |
| Example loading n°4Load transport 350 kgPilot 75 kg | Fuel: 190 L °°° |
°°° other countries
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Maximum speed never to exceed | 192 km/h |
| Cruise speed | 160 km/h |
| Maximum climb rate | 6 m/s |
| Fuel consumption | 50 l/h |
| Fuel range | 3h |
| Maximum power | 250 hp |
| Ceiling service | 6000 m |
| Auto rotation | 5 m/s |
Prices
| Helicopter | KIT | READY TO FLY |
|---|---|---|
| Price - | On demand | On demand |
| Presale discount | - | 20.000 € °°° |
| Packaging | 1500 € | 1000 € |
| Container | On demand | On demand |
°°° until 08/31/2018
Warning, prices don't include shipping costs, taxes, insurance and other costs. Technical data and prices may be adjusted at any time and are given informatively.
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