Specification :

The AS350B3 is “ the high performance� version of the single engine ECUREUIL range. The helicopter is powered with a TURBOMECA ARRIEL 2B engine of 847 shp ( 632kW) and equipped with the FADEC system ( Full Authority Digital Engine Control) . It is totally suited for operations in conditions such as mountainous or elevated areas. The pilot benefits from the VEMD ( Vehicle and Engine Management Display) on the instrument panel: a new generation of integrated instrumentation which allows him to see at a glance the main vehicle and engine parameters on a duel LCD screen. Thanks to these technological innovations, the AS350B3 offers the highest performance in its category, with enhanced safety and reduced pilot workload. With an underslung load capacity of 1, 400 kg ( 3, 088 lb) and a high rate of climb, this helicopter is the ideal tool to transport heavy loads and to carry out drilling support operations in the mountains.