The Eurocopter AS350 is a light helicopter designed and manufactured by Eurocopter. The aircraft has been in production since 1975 and has a base price of USD $1.6 million. Development of the AS350 began in the early 1970s as a replacement for the Aerospatiale Alouette II. The Alouette II was popular in military applications, but its commercial sales were less than desired. The AS350 was introduced to serve as an economic, cost-effective civilian aircraft. The first prototype was delivered in 1974, and full scale production and delivery to customers commenced in 1978.
Model No :
Eurocopter As350
Manufacturer :
Eurocopter
Country :
France
Manufactured :
1975 to: Present
Engine :
1× Turbomeca Arriel 1D1
Power :
850 horse[Power]
Max Cruise Speed :
140 knots - 259 Km/h
Approach Speed :
NA
Travel Range :
355 Nautical Miles - 657 Kilometers
Fuel Economy :
2.87 nautical mile / gallon - 1.404 kilometres / litre
Service Ceiling :
16,550 feet
Rate of Climb :
1959 feet/minute - 9.95metre/second
Take Off Distance :
NA
Landing Distance :
NA
Max Tak eOff Weight :
1,021 Kg - 2,251 lbs
Max Payload :
1,078 Kg - 2,377 lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity :
143 gallon - 541 litre
Baggage Volume :
1 m3 / 35 ft3
Seats Economy/General Class :
6 seats
Seats Business Class :
0
Seats First Class :
0
Cabin Height :
1.3 metre - 4.27 feet
Cabin Width :
1.65 metre - 5.41 feet
Cabin Length :
2 metre - 6.56 feet
Exterior Length :
12.94 metre - 42.45 feet
Tail Height :
NA
Fuselage Diameter :
NA
Wing Span Rotor Diameter :
10.69 metre - 35.07 feet
The AS350 is powered by a Turbomeca Arriel 1D1 engine that provides 850 horsepower and allows it to fly at a top cruising speed of 140 knots for a maximum range of 355 nautical miles. It has a rate of climb of 1,959 feet per minute and a service ceiling of 16,550 feet. The AS350 is operated by a crew of one and has the capacity to accommodate up to 6 additional passengers. Its maximum take off weight is 2,251 pounds and its maximum payload is 2,377 pounds. The AS350 features a fuel tank capacity of 143 gallons and a fuel economy of 2.87 nautical miles per gallon.
Eurocopter (now known as Airbus Helicopters), the manufacturer of the AS350, is the helicopter manufacturing division of Airbus. The company is a leading producer of civil helicopters and the most prolific manufacturer in the industry in terms of revenue and turbine helicopter deliveries. Airbus Helicopters provides helicopter spare parts, tools, and ground support equipment to civil, commercial, and
military aircraft. The company’s main production facility and headquarters are at Marseille Provence Airport in Marignane, France, and a second main production facility is in Donauworth, Germany. Additional production plants are in Brazil, Australia, Spain, Romania, and the United States.
