Eurocopter AS 350 B2

Eurocopter AS 350 B2

Eurocopter AS 350 B2

 
Designer/Manufacturer:
Eurocopter International, France.
 
Type of Aircraft:
Single-engined, three-bladed Starflex rotor on skid gear.
 
Uses:
Aerial survey, forest fire fighting (with Bambi bucket), medivac, search & rescue, cargo/passenger transport, sling work, aerial ignition.
 
Power Plant:
Turbomeca ARRIEL 1D1 turbine, 732 shp.
 
Passenger Capacity:
Five plus pilot.
 
Basic Weight:
1,313.6 kg. (2,890 lbs.)
 
Max. Gross Weight: (Internal):
2,254.5 kg. (4,960 lbs.).
 
Max. Gross Weight:
(External): 2,504.5 kg. (5,510 lbs.).
 
Cargo Hook Capacity:
1,159 kg. (2,550 lbs.).
 
Cruise Speed at Max. Gross Weight:
246 km/h (133 knots).
 
Service Ceiling at Max. Gross Weight:
4,600 m (15,100 ft.)
 
Endurance:
2.9 - 3.0 hrs. (cruise, no reserves).
 
Fuel Capacity:
940 lbs.
 
Fuel Consumption:
300 - 320 lbs./hr.
 
Range:
SL at Max. Gross Weight: 666 km.
 
Length:
Rotor Rotating - 12.94 m (42.5 ft.).
 
Fueselage Length with Tail Rotor:
10.93 m (35.86 ft.).
 
Height:
3.14 m (10.30 ft.).
 
Width with Bladed Folded:
2.53 m (8.30 ft.).
 
Main Rotor Diameter:
10.69 m (35.07 ft.).