Aircraft program
Kit built single piston experimental helicopter. Includes variants Safari 400 and Safari 500.
The aircraft as engineered: what it is built from, the systems it flies with, and its configuration — each box a theme.
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See Analytics rates| Variant | Launch / first flight | Production end | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safari Safari 400 | 1991 / 1991 | Two-seat kitbuilt experimental helicopter, similar to Bell 47 helicopters, renamed to Safari 400 in 2011 after acquisition by CHR International. | |
| Safari Safari 500 | 2013 / 2017 | All composite tail boom and enclosed structure. |
| Safari Helicopter | News |
The program’s dated history — milestones, contracts, supplier selections and facilities, each linked to its source. Log in to view.
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