Eurocopter AS350 Ecureuil
Derived from AS350 Ecureuil
1992 · Single-engine turbine helicopter
The AS350 Écureuil/Squirrel (now Airbus H125) is a light single-engine helicopter renowned for its versatility, reliability and high-altitude performance.
Introduced by Aérospatiale in 1975, the AS350 has become one of the world's most successful light helicopters, with more than 7,500 aircraft delivered for missions including law enforcement, emergency medical services, utility work, aerial firefighting and tourism. The twin-engine AS355 Écureuil 2 shares the same airframe and remains in service with public safety and commercial operators worldwide.
Aircraft built between 1992 and 2013 are listed here. For 2014 and later airframes, see Airbus Helicopters.
Introduced by Aérospatiale in 1975, the AS350 has become one of the world's most successful light helicopters, with more than 7,500 aircraft delivered for missions including law enforcement, emergency medical services, utility work, aerial firefighting and tourism. The twin-engine AS355 Écureuil 2 shares the same airframe and remains in service with public safety and commercial operators worldwide.
Aircraft built between 1992 and 2013 are listed here. For 2014 and later airframes, see Airbus Helicopters.
Derivatives & Versions
| HB350BA Esquilo | 1991 | AS350BA assembled in Brazil by Helibras |
| AS350B2 Ecureuil | 1992 | AS350 powered by Arriel 1D1 engine. |
| AS350BA Ecureuil | 1992 | Aerospatiale AS350BA built from 1992 are listed here |
| AS550 Fennec | 1992 | The AS550C2/C3 are military variants of the AS350. |
| HB350B2 Esquilo | 1992 | AS350B2 assembled in Brazil by Helibras |
| → Z-11 | 1994 | Eurocopter AS. |
| AS350BB Ecureuil | 1996 | British military version of the AS. |
| AS350B3 Ecureuil | 1997 | The AS. |
| HB350B3 Esquilo | 1998 | AS350B3 assembled in Brazil by Helibras |
| EC130B4 | 1999 | The Eurocopter EC130 B4 ( type certification AS350B4 ) is a wide body variant of the AS350 B3 Ecureuil. |
| AS350B3e Ecureuil | 2011 | The AS. |
| EC130T2 | 2012 | Based on the EC130B4, the EC130T2 is powered by the Arriel 2D engine with an advanced dual-channel FADEC and 950 shp takeoff rating. |
| → AS350 | 2014 | Airframes built before January 1st, 2014 listed as Eurocopter AS350. |