Schweizer / Sikorsky 330 / 333 / S-333 / S-434

Light Utility Helicopter

Photo ©: Wim Sonneveld (Photos at airliners.net)

The Schweizer 330 / 333 and Sikorsky S-333 & S-434 are a family of single-engine four-seat light utility helicopters produced by the US-American manufacturer Schweizer Aircraft Corporation, today Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation. The Sikorsky S-434 is a further development with a four-blade main rotor.

The Schweizer 330 is a development of the Schweizer 300 with a turboshaft engine. Official FAA designation is Schweizer 269D, Configuration A.

Crew	1-2
Passengers	2-3

Propulsion	1 Turboshaft Engine
Engine Model	Allison / Rolls-Royce 250-C20W
Engine Power	209 kW	280 shp

Speed	222 km/h	120 kts 138 mph
Service Ceiling	3.962 m	13.000 ft
Range	561 km	303 NM 349 mi.

Empty Weight	590 kg	1.300 lbs
max. Takeoff Weight	1.157 kg	2.550 lbs

Rotor Blades (main/tail)	3/2
Main Rotor Diameter	8,39 m	27 ft 6 in
Tail Rotor Diameter	1,30 m	4 ft 3 in
Rotor Disc Area	55,3 m²	595 ft²
Length (Fuselage)	6,82 m	22 ft 5 in
Length	9,51 m	31 ft 2 in
Height	3,34 m	10 ft 11 in

First Flight	14.06.1988
Production Status	in production
Developed from	Schweizer 300

ICAO Code	S330
Data for (Version)	Schweizer 333
Variants	330, 330SP, 333, S-333, S-434, MQ-8 Fire Scout

[Photo-ID: 3452] © Karsten Palt 2010-06-11
	Schweizer / Sikorsky S-434 Sikorsky (Saudi Ministry of Interior) Reg.: MOI-86 c/n: 0086MB
ILA Berlin 2010 [Berlin - Schönefeld (EDDB / SXF)]

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