Eurocopter AS-350 B3

Performance:

• Engine: Safran (Turbomeca) Arriel 2B1 turboshaft engine with FADEC (Full Authority Digital Engine Control).
• Maximum Speed: ~287 km/h (178 mph, 155 knots).
• Cruise Speed: ~245 km/h (152 mph, 132 knots).
• Range: 661 km (411 miles, 357 nautical miles).
• Service Ceiling: 7,010 meters (23,000 feet).
• Rate of Climb: 11.3 m/s (2,230 ft/min).
• Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW): 2,800 kg (6,173 lbs).

Capacity & Dimensions:

• Crew: 1 pilot.
• Passengers: Up to 6 passengers in standard seating.
• Length (with rotors): 12.94 meters (42 ft 6 in).
• Height: 3.14 meters (10 ft 4 in).
• Main Rotor Diameter: 10.69 meters (35 ft 1 in).

Avionics & Cockpit:

• Modern glass cockpit options with Garmin G500H or Helionix avionics suite.
• Dual hydraulic system for enhanced safety.
• Autopilot and GPS navigation for IFR (Instrument Flight Rules) and VFR (Visual Flight Rules) operations.
• Crash-resistant fuel system and energy-absorbing seats for increased survivability.

High-Altitude & External Load Capabilities:

• Holds the record for the highest helicopter landing ever, at 8,848 meters (29,029 feet) on Mount Everest (2005).
• Can carry up to 1,400 kg (3,086 lbs) of external cargo with a sling load.
• Frequently used for power line construction, firefighting, and mountain rescue due to its strong lift performance.

Safety & Reliability:

• Enhanced tail rotor design for stability in strong winds and turbulence.
• Crash-resistant structure, including a reinforced fuselage.
• FADEC-controlled engine for precise power management and fuel efficiency.