Eurocopter AS350 Écureuil | |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Role | Light utility helicopter |
| In service | 27 June 1974 |
| Built | 7000 |
The Eurocopter AS350 Écureuil (or Squirrel), now Airbus Helicopters H125, is a single-engine light utility helicopter originally designed and manufactured in France by Aérospatiale and Eurocopter (now Airbus Helicopters). In North America, the AS350 is marketed as the AStar. The AS355 Ecureuil 2 is a twin-engine variant, marketed in North America as the TwinStar. The Eurocopter EC130 is a derivative of the AS350 airframe and is considered by the manufacturer to be part of the Écureuil single-engine family.
| Eurocopter AS350 B3e Ecureuil Walk Around | |
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| Photos | 17 |
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General Characteristics
The AS350 B3e (now marketed as the Airbus Helicopters H125) is a high-performance, single-engine light utility helicopter renowned for its excellent hot and high capabilities, including being the first helicopter to land on Mount Everest.
| Property | Value (AS350 B3e / H125) |
|---|---|
| Role | Light Utility, Aerial Work, Transport, Law Enforcement, EMS |
| Manufacturer | Eurocopter (now Airbus Helicopters) |
| Introduced (B3e Variant) | 2011 (Redesignated H125 in 2014) |
| Crew | 1 pilot |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 to 6 passengers |
| Maximum Take-Off Weight | 2,250 kg (4,960 lb) [Internal load] / 2,800 kg (6,173 lb) [External load] |
Engine and Systems
- Powerplant: One Turbomeca (Safran) Arriel 2D turboshaft engine.
- Takeoff Power: Approximately 632 kW (847 shp).
- Engine Control: Equipped with a dual-channel Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) system for enhanced safety and reduced pilot workload.
- Rotor System: Three-blade main rotor made of composite material, utilizing the maintenance-friendly Starflex rotor head.
- Avionics: Features a dual LCD-screen Vehicle and Engine Multifunction Display (VEMD) that provides crucial engine and vehicle parameters at a glance.
Performance and Records
- Maximum Speed (VNE): 287 km/h (155 kts)
- Maximum Cruise Speed: Approximately 259 km/h (140 kts)
- Range: Up to 638 km (345 nm)
- Maximum Operating Altitude: 7,010 m (23,000 ft)
- External Load Capacity: 1,400 kg (3,086 lb) via sling.
- Notable Record: An AS350 B3 landed on Mount Everest (8,848 m / 29,029 ft) in 2005, a world record for altitude landing and takeoff.
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