The Eurocopter AS365 Dauphin is a large helicopter designed and manufactured by Eurocopter. The aircraft has been in production since 1982 and has a base price of $8.9 million. It is a development of the commercially unsuccessful Aerospatiale SA 360. The Dauphin is a highly versatile aircraft with many government and military variants. The aircraft (or variant) is used by government and defense entities in Australia, France, Japan, Sweden, Colombia, the United Kingdom, the United States, and elsewhere. Variants of the Dauphin include the HH-65 Dolphin, AS565 Panther, and the Harbin Z-9.
Model No :
Eurocopter As365 Dauphin
Manufacturer :
Eurocopter
Country :
France
Manufactured :
1982 to: Present
ICAO :
NA
Avionics :
Collins Pro-Line Avionics
Engine :
2 × Turbomeca Arriel 2C turboshafts
Power :
838 horse[Power]
Max Cruise Speed :
165 knots - 306 Km/h
Approach Speed :
NA
Travel Range :
446 Nautical Miles - 826 Kilometers
Fuel Economy :
1.49 nautical mile / gallon - 0.729 kilometres / litre
Service Ceiling :
19,242 feet
Rate of Climb :
1759 feet/minute - 8.94metre/second
Take Off Distance :
NA
Landing Distance :
NA
Max Tak eOff Weight :
4,300 Kg - 9,480 lbs
Max Payload :
2,301 Kg - 5,073 lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity :
300 gallon - 1,136 litre
Baggage Volume :
1.1 m3 / 39 ft3
Seats Economy/General Class :
12 seats
Seats Business Class :
0
Seats First Class :
0
Cabin Height :
NA
Cabin Width :
NA
Cabin Length :
NA
Exterior Length :
13.73 metre - 45.05 feet
Tail Height :
NA
Fuselage Diameter :
NA
Wing Span Rotor Diameter :
11.94 metre - 39.17 feet
The AS365 Dauphin is powered by two Turbomeca Arriel 2C
turboshaft engines that provide 838 horsepower and allows it to fly at a top cruising speed of 165 knots for a maximum range of 446 nautical miles. It has a rate of climb of 1,759 feet per minute and a service ceiling of 19,242 feet. The Dauphin can be operated by a crew of one or two pilots and has the capacity to accommodate up to 12 passengers. Its maximum take off weight is 9,480 pounds and its maximum payload is 5,073 pounds. The AS365 has a fuel tank capacity of 300 gallons and a fuel economy of 1.49 nautical miles per gallon.
Eurocopter (now known as
Airbus Helicopters), the manufacturer of the AS365 Dauphin, is the helicopter manufacturing wing 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.
