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Main description

The Reference in Single-Engine Helicopters.
The multipurpose, single-engine AS350 B2, powered by a 732 shp (546 kW) Turbomeca Arriel 1D1 engine, has an outstanding proven track record.
Its flexibility and low acquisition cost have made it a very sought-after helicopter capable of performing a wide range of missions, including passenger transportation, aerial work, training, observation, fire fighting, and law enforcement, among others.

Characteristics

Characteristics


CAPACITY

Passenger transportation 1 pilot + 5 passengers (standard version)
1 pilot + 4 or 5 passengers (comfort version)
1 pilot + 6 passengers (high density version)
Casualty evacuation 1 pilot + 2 doctors + 1 stretcher
Cargo 1 pilot + 3 m3 (105.9 ft3) in the cabin
WEIGHTS

 
Maximum take-off weight 2,250 kg 4,960 lbs
Maximum take-off weight with external load 2,500 kg 5,512 lbs
Empty weight (standard configuration) 1,220 kg 2,690 lbs
Useful load (standard configuration) 1,030 kg 2,270 lbs
Maximum cargo-swing load 1,160 kg 2,557 lb
Standard fuel capacity 426 kg 939 lbs
POWER PLANT
1 TURBOMECA ARRIEL 1D1 turbine engine
Takeoff power 546 kW   732 shp
PERFORMANCE at Maximum Gross Weight at sea level, ISA and zero wind condition
Maximum speed (Vne) 287 km/hr   155 kts
Fast cruise speed (at MCP) 246 km/hr 133 kts
Recommended cruise speed 226 km/hr 122 kts
Rate of climb at SL 8.5 m/sec 1,675 ft/min
Service ceiling 4,600 m 15,100 ft
Hover ceiling at takeoff power ISA-IGE 3,000 m 9,850 ft
Maximum range without reserve at recommended cruise speed (RCS) 666 km 360 NM
Endurance without reserve at 100 km/hr - 54 kts 4hrs, 24 min

 

OPERATION LIMITATIONS
Maximum altitude (PA) 6,100 m 20,000 ft
Minimum temperature - 40°C + 40°C
Maximum temperature ISA + 35°C / + 95°F, limited to + 50°C / + 122°F

 

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