12 October 2012
Rolls-Royce Corporation & Scott’s – Bell 47 Inc. (SB47) have announced that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore the application of its RR300 engine to the Model 47 multipurpose light helicopter.
Scott Churchill, President & Owner of SB47 said, “We are very pleased to be working with Rolls-Royce on the RR300 engine. The capability of the current Bell 47 M250 powered STC helicopter speaks for itself and the potential for a factory built RR300 powered Model 47 is very exciting for both us and our customers.”
The RR300 engine was FAA type certified in 2007 and since that time over 500 engines have been delivered and it has accumulated over 12,000 operational hours.
Fred Dickens, Rolls-Royce Vice President, Customer Business – Defence, said, “We are delighted to have signed this agreement with Scott’s – Bell 47 on the RR300. The Model 47 helicopter has over 1,000 in operation, and we look forward to exploring future civil-certified additions to the Model 47 product range powered by the RR300.”
Key attributes of the RR300 include lower acquisition and operating costs; low-weight, compact design; improved specific fuel consumption; an embedded engine monitoring system; and the ability to burn a variety of commonly available jet fuels.
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