TSA-181-Helvetica

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Helvetica
TSA-181-Helvetica
Flying-Boat
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A TSA-181-Helvetica flying over mountains in Bastia
Role Fuel transport, Cargo transport, Search&Rescue
National Origin Sahrland-Bastia
Production History
Produced
2181 - 2225(Planned)
Designer Tsaregorodtsev Aviation
Unit Cost 177,513(√)
Number Built 80~
Service History
In Service
2181 - Ongoing
Used By Tsaregorodtsev Aviation
Sahren coast service
Bastian coast guard
Aircraft Characteristics
Dry Mass 24.84 Tonnes (unloaded) 39 Tonnes (max load)
Length 20.5 m
Width 31.3 m
Height 6.5 m

Propulsion 2 x R181 Turboprop engines
Maximum Velocity 110.8m/s
Operational Range 1,600 (full load) km

Crew Pilot, Copilot
Variants none


The TSA-181-Helvetica is a twin engine flying boat manufactured and supported by Sahren aircraft manufacturer Tsaregorodtsev Aviation.

The maiden flight of the TSA-181-Helvetica took place on 22nd of Gardo, 2181 and entered into production later that year. It saw usage as a medium sized cargo transport and a few were produced for the Sahren coast service and Bastian coast guard.

Development

Helvetica

In 2181 Tsaregorodtsev aviation sought to compete with Abzalev by creating their own flying boats. These differed from Abzalev designs in that they used Turboprops rather than LFO turbines. These were of Zokesian origin as they were easier to aquire in Bastia rather than domestic tekkian models, as a majority of Tsaregorodtsev Aviation's business occured in upper bastia.

Design

The TSA-181-Helvetica is a twin engine Flying boat. It features both landing gear and deployable pontoons, allowing it to land on sea and airfields. A design similarity with Abzalev designs was that throttle is determined by adjusting propellor pitch, not engine throttle. The aircraft was never intended to go past 120m/s so little consideration was given to a high airspeed, resulting in impressive agility for its size.

A helvetica sailing in calm water


The interior of the Helvetica consists of a large twin seat cockpit and an internal cargo bay directly below the wings. The centre of mass is not shifted significantly because of this tried and true design convention. The lack of a mast however means the ship cannot legally sail for very long as flags cannot be rigged.


The Helvetica can compete with the much larger Abzalev Arrow as it is able to land in similarly universal conditions with much increased ease as the aircraft is smaller and easier to maneuver.

See Also

Aircraft of Comparable Role and Era