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Guimbal Cabri G2 for charter

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Charter Price per Hour$500 – $800
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Aircraft Info

Model:
Guimbal Cabri G2
Family:
Other
Manufacturer:
Other
Aircraft Class:
Piston
ICAO/IATA Codes:
G2CA
Number Built:
450
Single Pilot Operations:
Yes
  • Popularity65
  • Reliability85
  • Comfort25

Performance

Service Ceiling:
12 999 ft 3 962 m
Max Takeoff Weight:
1 543 lbs 700 kg
Engine Type:
1× Piston
Typical Engine:
1 x Lycoming O-360-J2A
Long Range Cruise Speed:
81 kts 150 km/h
Max Cruise Speed:
100 kts 185 km/h

Range & Payload

Estimated Max Flight Time:
4.7 h
Max Range:
378 nmi 700 km
Fuel Burn Rate:
77 lb/h 35 kg/h
Max Payload:
397 lbs 180 kg

Guimbal Cabri G2 Cabin Plan

Max passengers:
1
Sleeping Places:
0

Airframe

Aircraft Height:
8.2 ft 2.5 m
Aircraft Length:
20.7 ft 6.31 m
Cabin Zones:
1 two-seat cockpit shared by pilot and passenger; luggage behind seating; no separate passenger zone
Doors:
Two side cockpit doors and separate external luggage door; no service door
Baggage Compartment:
External luggage compartment 0.20 m3; additional cabin stowage 0.02 m3
Airstairs:
No airliner-style stairs; skid or fixed/portable boarding step as fitted

Charter Costs for the Guimbal Cabri G2

Price per Hour

Charter Price per Hour
$500 – $800

Owning Price

Buying Price (new)
$450 000 – $550 000
Pre-owned Price Range
$200 000 – $450 000

Charter Costs

Cost per NM
$7.25
Direct Operating Cost (DOC)/h
$180 – $280
Annual Cost of Ownership
$193 000 – $294 000
Cost per Seat-Mile
$4.85 – $7.76

Total Annual Variable Costs

At 200 hours
$46 000
At 350 hours
$80 500

Total Fixed Cost

At 200 hours
$163 000
At 350 hours
$163 000

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Guimbal Cabri G2 Description

Imagine slicing through the sky in aviation's answer to a precision sports car: the Guimbal Cabri G2. This French-engineered helicopter redefines light rotorcraft with engineering brilliance that prioritizes both thrill and safety. Forget cramped cabins and deafening noise—the G2 wraps you in a panoramic acrylic bubble, offering unobstructed sightlines that make every flight visual poetry. Its Fenestron shrouded tail rotor isn't just quieter; it eliminates dangerous tail strikes, letting you operate confidently near obstacles or crowded pads. Performance? Think agility married to endurance. The Cabri G2 devours 700-kilometer journeys without breaking stride, while its typical cruise at 166 km/h feels effortlessly responsive. Powered by a Lycoming O-360 piston engine, this bird responds to control inputs with telepathic precision—perfect for sharp maneuvers or hovering rock-steady in gusty conditions. Training pilots adore its forgiving nature, yet seasoned aviators respect its razor-sharp handling when pushing limits. Inside, the two-seat cockpit (accommodating you plus one passenger) focuses on functional luxury. Ergonomically sculpted seats cradle occupants during dynamic flight, while intuitive placement of Garmin avionics keeps critical data at your fingertips without clutter. Sound-dampening materials cut cabin noise dramatically, allowing normal conversation without headsets—a rarity in light helicopters. Every switch and grip sits exactly where instinct says it should, transforming complex operations into intuitive extensions of your will. What truly distinguishes the Cabri G2 is its obsession with pilot-centric design. Composite rotor blades shrug off corrosion while reducing maintenance headaches. The rigid main rotor system delivers fixed-wing-like stability without sacrificing helicopter agility. It’s the first aircraft certified under Europe’s rigorous CS-27 standards—proof of its bulletproof safety ethos. Whether you’re navigating Alpine valleys or practicing autorotations, this machine communicates every airflow whisper through responsive controls. For buyers seeking uncompromised personal aviation, the G2 delivers. It flies farther and smoother than most competitors in its class while offering operating costs that won’t induce sticker shock. Helicopter purists praise its mechanical simplicity—a machine where every component serves a purpose without frivolous complexity. When you settle into its cockpit, you’re not just operating machinery; you’re partnering with engineering distilled to aerodynamic purity. This isn’t just a helicopter; it’s an invitation to rediscover the pure joy of flight.

Strengths

  • Access to suitable landing sites
  • Flexible local transport

Weaknesses

  • Limited cabin and baggage space
  • Payload varies with mission fuel and fitted equipment

Best use cases

  • Local transfers
  • Sightseeing or utility work

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