Dam Helicopters Eurocopter SA315B Lama specs

General Description
The Lama's full bubble type cabin enclosure and high altitude performance capabilities combine to make this an ideal helicopter for precise mountain operations, such as slinging cargo to remote areas, geological survey missions, hydro power install and maintenance and wilderness EMT operations.

The Lama is powered by a Turbomeca Artouste III B1 (870 HP) turbine engine with a 4 kW, 28.5 volt DC starter-generator, supported by a 40 amp hour battery.

Specifications
The following performance figures are based on the mean values obtained with a new engine. Unless otherwise stated, they are given for clean aircraft, in zero wind at sea level and with standard atmospheric conditions. Use for reference only, not for actual flight calculations.
Registration # C-GAWW
Year built 1974
Seats 1 pilot, 4 passengers
Cruising speed 103 kts
Fuel consumption 1 US gallon/min
Rate of climb 1545 ft/min
Engine 1 Turbomeca Artouste III B1
Endurance 3.6 h
Hovering ceiling 22,900 ft
Max range 278 nm
Empty weight 2,277 lb