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33-515: It is famous for its recreational park, Taman Darulaman, with its own lake for water activities like boating and fishing. The area is easily accessible by the PLUS Expressway . 6°14′08.7″N 100°25′22.2″E  /  6.235750°N 100.422833°E  / 6.235750; 100.422833 This Kedah location article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . PLUS Expressway The PLUS Expressways Berhad

66-527: A Stylence interior, offering a luxurious interior with leather upholstery , in-flight office and telecommunications facilities, along with reduced noise and vibration levels via additional insulation. The first EC120B was delivered in 1998. By 2008, Eurocopter had already delivered more than 550 Colibris to various customers. In 2004, the United States Department of Homeland Security U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) selected

99-688: A H120 Technology demonstrator equipped with a HIPE AE440 high-compression aircraft diesel engine , running on jet fuel , first flew on 6 November 2015. It aimed to reduce pollutant emissions and increase fuel efficiency , nearly double the range and enhance operations in hot and high conditions. The powerplant trialed was a liquid-cooled , dry sump lubricated 4.6-liter 90° V8 engine with an 1,800-bar (26,000 psi) common rail direct injection, fully machined aluminum blocks, titanium connecting rods, steel pistons and liners, one turbocharger per cylinder bank. With an air-to-air intercooler , it weighed 197 kilograms (434 lb) without gearbox and

132-454: A cargo sling can be installed to carry cargo of up to 700 kg (1,540 lb). According to Airbus Helicopters, the EC120B integrates a high level of advanced technology to make the rotorcraft easier and safer to fly, as well as to reduce costs. A particular emphasis was placed on allowing end-customers to perform as much of the maintenance tasks themselves. The primary instrument panel is

165-454: A cargo-carrying capacity, the EC120 can carry one pilot plus 2.94 m (104 cu ft) of total useful load volume spread between the cabin and the 0.8 m (28 cu ft) hold, which is externally accessible from the right-hand side and to the rear, as well as from the cabin in some configurations. To ease cargo operations, the cabin floor is flat and unobstructed; alternatively,

198-714: A co-production arrangement with AVIC II-subsidiary Harbin Aircraft Industry Group (HAIG). On 11 June 2004, a final production agreement was signed; under the agreement, CATIA and HAIG received exclusive market rights in China, and Eurocopter agreed to stop selling French-built EC120s in mainland China. In June 2014, the People's Liberation Army of China became the launch customer for the Harbin-produced HC120, reportedly placing an order for eight of

231-411: A high level of cabin visibility. A wide range of optional equipment can be installed upon the EC120 B, this includes a wire strike protection system , air conditioning , sand filter, skis, windshield wipers, electrical external mirrors, a cargo sling, emergency flotation gear, forward looking infrared (FLIR) cameras, and external spotlights . For corporate customers, the EC120 can be equipped with

264-433: A single pilot along with four passengers in typical passenger configuration. The design of the cabin is suitable for a wide variety of civilian and parapublic missions, such as utility transport, offshore transport, training, law enforcement, casualty evacuation and corporate transport. In the casualty evacuation role, the rotorcraft can carry one pilot and one stretcher patient as well as one or two medical attendants. In

297-522: A wholly owned subsidiary of PMB, was incorporated on 27 July 2011 to undertake the consolidation of all highway concessionaries acquired under a single entity. The acquisition of all five highway concession assets was completed on 12 January 2012. With the completion of the acquisition, PMB is the largest toll expressway operator in Malaysia and one of the largest in Southeast Asia , Asia , and

330-511: Is a single-engine multimission helicopter, designed for safe, simple, and cost-effective operations. It incorporates several of Eurocopter's trademarked technologies, those of prominence are the three-bladed Speriflex main rotor head and the eight-bladed fenestron anti-torque tail rotor; these have been partially credited with contributing to the rotorcraft's noise signature, which is 6.7 decibels below International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) limits. Airbus Helicopters has claimed that

363-619: Is the largest highway concessionaries or build–operate–transfer operator company in Malaysia . A member of the UEM Group , the company is also the largest formerly listed toll expressway operator in Southeast Asia and the eighth largest in the world. The company was founded on 27 June 1986 known as Highway Concessionnaires Berhad , a member of the United Engineers Malaysia Berhad (UEM) . On 13 May 1988,

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396-413: Is the toll rebate loyalty program. It was launched on 17 December 2008. It is the first and the only toll expressway loyalty programme in Malaysia. PLUSMiles cardholders can get toll rebates and merchandise from participating outlets. Each PLUSMiles card is equipped with a Touch 'n Go feature. The PLUSMiles card can also be used for toll payments and other services such as major public transport services in

429-801: The Helicopter Association International (HAI) show in Anaheim, California ; by June 1997, more than 50 orders had been received for the type. By October 1998, more than 100 orders had been received for the type, leading Eurocopter to increase the production rate from four helicopters per month to six. In 2002, Eurocopter was in the process of establishing a second assembly line for the EC120 at Australian Aerospace's facility in Brisbane , Australia . In September 2003, Eurocopter and China Aviation Industry Corporation II (AVIC II) expanded their partnership agreement to include

462-497: The Klang Valley , Selangor and parking facilities. PLUSTrack is a prepaid electronic card for fleet subscribers. The PLUSTrack card program provides enhanced efficiency and better fleet monitoring for the fleet subscribers. Besides the ease of fleet toll payment, the program is packaged with an array of rewards and benefits. PLUS Ronda is the highway patrol unit. It was established on 1 April 1990. On 17 October 1998,

495-475: The Tiananmen Square protests of 1989 , the exclusion of Chinese involvement in the project was speculated. On 20 October 1992, a contract for the joint development contract of the new helicopter was signed by the three principle partners of the project, the newly formed Eurocopter , China National Aero-Technology Import & Export Corporation (CATIC) and Singapore Aerospace Ltd (STAero). Under

528-406: The 330 kW (440 hp) installed powerpack weighs 249 kilograms (549 lb). The rotors were driven via the existing transmission, the faster-turning Turbomeca Arrius turboshaft was replaced with a multiplier gearbox . The brake specific fuel consumption was 200 g/kW⋅h. Torque oscillations were reduced through a light torsional shaft and vibrations are damped by Silent blocs. It

561-470: The EC120 B possesses the lowest operating cost in its class. As of 2014, the EC120 has the distinction of being the only single-engine rotorcraft to be certified to JAR/FAR 27 standards; measures incorporated to meet these standards include an energy-attenuating main structure, energy-absorbent seats for all on board, and a crash-resistant fuel system. The aircraft features a wide, ergonomic cabin with high levels of external visibility, which can accommodate

594-428: The EC120, adding functionality such as an autopilot . In addition to various civil roles, the EC120 has also been used by several military operators to conduct training, observation and light utility missions. Airbus Helicopter has promoted the type in a training capacity due to features such as positive control response, performance computation systems, modern instrumentation for ease of use, overall compact size, and

627-598: The EC120B to meet its Light Sign Cutter requirement, a program potentially involving 55 aircraft with a total value of US$ 75 million in then-year dollars. In 2006, the CBP ordered 15 EC120B helicopters, with a further five aircraft since ordered. The Spanish Air and Space Force (SASF) has procured a number of EC120s, which are used as rotary-wing trainers at the Armilla AFB. In 2003, the SPAF formed an aerobatic display team ,

660-800: The EC120B was assembled by Eurocopter in France and Australia. In China, the aircraft is produced by Harbin Aircraft Manufacturing Corporation (HAMC) as the HC120 . In 2004, HAMC began local manufacturing of the HC120 at their assembly line in Harbin , in northern China. In the Chinese market, both the People's Liberation Army and multiple local police forces have purchased HC120 helicopters. The EC120 Colibri has its origins in

693-533: The Highway Concessionaires Berhad changed its name to Projek Lebuhraya Utara Selatan Berhad (PLUS) . On 29 January 2002, PLUS Expressways Berhad was incorporated in Malaysia as a public company. Eight years later, PLUS Malaysia Berhad (PMB) was incorporated on 29 November 2010 and became involved in investment holding. On 29 November 2011, PMB completed the acquisition of PLUS Expressways Berhad's assets and liabilities. PMB became

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726-538: The P120, a proposal by French helicopter manufacturer Aérospatiale that was intended to replace both their Aérospatiale Gazelle and Aérospatiale SA 315B Lama single engine helicopters. During the 1980s, Aérospatiale sought international partners with which to co-produce the P120, these included aerospace companies in China, Singapore, and Australia. In the aftermath of the Chinese Government's crackdown on

759-729: The Patrulla ASPA, which use the type; a typical display involves five EC120s performing complex manoeuvers in addition to formation flight. In January 2008, the French Defense Ministry selected the EC120 as the French Army 's new lead-in rotary-wing trainer to replace the Aérospatiale Gazelle . 36 EC120 Bs equipped with Sagem avionics shall be operated through a 22-year public-private partnership (PPP) with operator Hélidax. On 12 October 2010,

792-734: The eighth largest in the world . Persada PLUS is the main headquarters of the PLUS Malaysia Berhad (PMB). It is located at Subang Interchange of the New Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE) in Petaling Jaya , Selangor . The headquarters was formerly a site of PLUS and PROPEL section office for the New Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE). The headquarters has a football stadium which is a home of PLUS FC football club. PLUSMiles

825-580: The final EC120 was delivered to Hélidax. Since 2011, a number of EC120s have been operated by the traffic police of Kurdistan , Iraq . As of 2014, the crews are trained to undertake surveillance and rescue missions. P120L prototype before type redesignation to EC120 Colibri . The EC120 is used by both private individuals and companies, helicopter charter and training organisations as well as law enforcement and government use. [REDACTED]   Kurdistan • Kurdistan traffic police; also used for rescue and reconnaissance Data from Jane's all

858-486: The final assembly activity. Development of the rotorcraft allowed Eurocopter to extend its range to include 1.5- tonne (1.7- short-ton ) rotorcraft. On 9 June 1995, the first prototype EC120 Colibri conducted its maiden flight . By February 1996, the prototype had accumulated 60 flight hours, a second prototype joined the test program later that year. In February 1997, the EC120 Colibri was formally launched at

891-441: The holding company of Projek Lebuhraya Utara-Selatan Berhad (PLUS), Expressway Lingkaran Tengah Sdn Bhd (ELITE), Linkedua Malaysia Berhad (LINKEDUA), Konsortium Lebuhraya Butterworth-Kulim Sdn Bhd, Teras Teknologi Sdn Bhd, PLUS Helicopter Services Sdn Bhd and the substantial shareholder of Touch 'n Go Sdn Bhd. In addition, PMB also acquired Penang Bridge Sdn Bhd from UEM Builders Berhad . Projek Lebuhraya Usaha Sama Berhad (PLUS) ,

924-447: The joint development agreement, Eurocopter received a 61% controlling interest and technical leader in the programme, CATIC received a 24% work share and STAero received a 15% work share; CATIC designed and produced the cabin structure and fuel system, STAero produced the tail boom, access doors, and composite materials, while Eurocopter produced the dynamic assemblies, installed the avionics, electrical and hydraulic systems, and conducted

957-538: The twin-screen vehicle and engine multifunction display (VEMD) which provides control and monitoring of various aspects of the rotorcraft, such as the fenestron tail rotor and key engine parameters; the VEMD decreases overall pilot workload for greater safety. In a baseline configuration, flight controls are installed only on the right-hand side, dual controls or left-hand only flight controls can be optionally installed. Third parties have offered their own avionics suites for

990-696: The type with options for fifty more. On 30 November 2017 Airbus Helicopters formally announced the end of the H120 program citing low delivery numbers. Only five H120s were delivered in 2016 compared to 63 Robinson R-66s . Airbus stated they are moving away from the lower end of the market spectrum and those helicopters are not as sophisticated as their traditional product line. Within the Green Rotorcraft European Clean Sky Joint Technology Initiative environmental research program started in 2011,

1023-500: The unit was given to the Royal Malaysian Police auxiliary police power. PLUS Helicopter Services or PLUS Heli is the highway helicopter unit. It was established in 2010 and it is used for highway surveillance, air response team, emergency, search and rescue from the air. It is the only highway concessionary in the country to have the helicopter services. The first batch of Eurocopter EC120 Colibri helicopters

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1056-539: Was delivered in 2007. Eurocopter EC120 Colibri The Eurocopter (now Airbus Helicopters ) EC120 Colibri (" hummingbird ") is a five-seat, single-engine, light utility helicopter . Jointly designed and developed by Eurocopter , China National Aero-Technology Import & Export Corporation ( CATIC ), Harbin Aviation Industries (Group) Ltd (HAIG) and Singapore Technologies Aerospace Ltd (STAero) at Eurocopter France's Marignane facility,

1089-530: Was manufactured by Teos Powertrain Engineering—a joint venture between Mecachrome and D2T (IFPEN group)—for the mechanical design, engine main parts manufacturing, assembly and testing and Austro Engine for the dual-channel FADEC and harness, fuel system, airworthiness. Power was maintained at 2,500 m and ISA+20° and it achieved 42% a fuel consumption reduction, reducing the direct operating costs by 30% along with simpler maintenance. The EC120B Colibri

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