What is a B3 helicopter?

The AS350 B3 is a modern high performance light helicopter powered by a Turbomeca Arriel turboshaft engine. The helicopter’s endurance is between two and four hours depending on the survey set up. This helicopters performance and effectiveness has been proven on numerous projects worldwide.

How much can a AS350 lift?

The lifting capacity is 1 tonnes. The AS350 B2 aircraft has a person carrying capacity of 6 pax plus pilot. They also have gear lockers, and can be fitted with pods to carry additional gear and equipment.

How many seats does a Squirrel helicopter have?

The Eurocopter AS350 (Squirrel) seats 5 passengers plus pilot in an open cockpit where every person has unencumbered panoramic views.

Who makes the AS350 helicopter?

Airbus Helicopters
AérospatialeHelibras
Eurocopter AS350 Écureuil/Manufacturers

What was the original name of the Aerospatiale AS350?

The “AS” prefix is from Aerospatiale, the original french company who designed the AS350. There have been many versions of the AS350 over the years since first released in the 1970’s. AS350B, AS350BB, AS350BA, AS350B1, AS350B2, AS350B3, AS350B3-2B1, and the latest version the AS350B3E.

Is the AS350 B3 a single engine helicopter?

Comfort. The high-performance member of the Ecureuil family, the AS350 B3 outclasses all other single engine helicopters for performance, versatility, safety and competitive acquisition and maintenance costs.

What can the AS350 B3e be used for?

The AS350 B3e offers a new elegant cabin, increasing passenger comfort. Thanks to its versatile flat floored cabin, the AS350 B3e can be quickly and easily reconfigured for all types of missions, from utility and heavy load transportation to medical evacuation, Search and Rescue, law enforcement and passenger transportation.

What’s the maximum weight of a Eurocopter AS350?

AS350 B3/2B1 variant introduces enhanced engine with dual channel (FADEC) Full Authority Digital Engine Control, dual hydraulics and a 2,370 kg (5,225 lb) Maximum Take Off Weight. AS350 B3e (introduced late 2011) equipped with the Arriel 2D engine.