Turbomeca announced in the run-up to Dubai that its Arriel 2C2 CG engine has met JAR regulation requirements. The engine has been declared operational for potential use on the US Coast Guard's (USCG) HH65 Dolphin fleet.
The Arriel 2C2 is installed in the twin-engine EC 155 B1, which can carry up to 13 passengers and is designed for civilian use. Turbomeca says the new engine is 12% more powerful than its predecessor, the Arriel 2C1. The Arriel 2C2 CG is equipped with a new axial compressor, an axial diffuser as well as a turbine made of a new single-crystal material.
Source: Flight Daily News
