AS355 Ecureuil
AS355 Ecureuil
Civil Helicopters
Basic Information
Name
AS355 Ecureuil
Designation
AS355 Ecureuil
Alternate Designation
AS 355 Ecureuil 2, AS 355N Ecureuil, TwinStar (USA version)
Equipment Type
Civil Helicopters
Manufacturer
Airbus Helicopters
Date of Introduction
1982
Description
The twin-engine AS355 Ecureuil 2 is a lightweight utility helicopter that first flew on September 28, 1979 and the first delivery happened in 1982. The AS 355N is a powerful twin-engine version of Ecureuil helicopter fitted with two Turbomeca Arrius 1A turbine engines. Arrius 1A engines feature FADEC (Full Authority Digital Electronic Control) which makes to piloting easier and safer. This model has been optimized to perform aerial work, offshore operation, police and public services operations.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Crew
1
Max Speed
279.0 km/h
Range
428.0 km
Service Ceiling
6096 m
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Civil Helicopters
Status
Active
Also Known As
AS 355 Ecureuil 2, AS 355N Ecureuil, TwinStar (USA version)
Origin
France
Contractor
Airbus Helicopters
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
1982
First Flight
September 28, 1979
Total Production
600
Specifications (Deagel)
Crew
1
Main Rotor Blades
3
Number of Engines
2
Passengers
6
Tail Rotor Blades
2
Dimensions — Height
3.0 meter
Dimensions — Length
10.9 meter
Dimensions — Main Rotor Diameter
10.7 meter
Dimensions — Width
1.9 meter
Mass — Empty Weight
1,437 kilogram
Mass — Max Takeoff Weight
2,600 kilogram
Performance — Ceiling
6,096 meter
Performance — Max Range
428 kilometer
Power — Max Power at TakeOff
794 shp
Speed — Cruise Speed
245 kph
Speed — Top Speed at High Altitude
279 kph
Time — Flight Endurance
2.9 hour
Gear (Deagel)
Item 1
Turboshaft Engines: Arrius 1 (2)
Item 2
Turboshaft Engines: Model 250-C20 (2)
Variants
Variant 1
AS350 Ecureuil
Variant 2
AS355 Ecureuil
Variant 3
AS550 Fennec
Variant 4
AS555 Fennec
Variant 5
AS555 SN Fennec
Variant 6
EC130
Variant 7
AS355 NP Ecureuil
Variant 8
H125
Variant 9
H130
Variant 10
H125M
Details
Country of Origin
France
Category
Rotary Wing Aircraft
Air > Rotary Wing Aircraft
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a000762
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
10.9 m
Width
—
Height
3 m
Weight
2600 kg
Related Equipment (1)
Variant of
Operators (8)
France
United Kingdom
Spain
Austria
Greece
Ireland
Malaysia
Mexico
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