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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the utility / transport helicopters category.
01 / Overview
AS350B1 Écureuil
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS · COLD WAR
25
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
92
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the utility / transport helicopters category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- First Flight1974
- Service Entry Year1978
- Crew1
- Passengers6
- Primary RoleUtility / Transport Helicopter
- In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant8MOD.8
- Engine TypeTurbomeca Arriel 1D1
- Number of Engines1
- Engine Power (each)478 kW
- Transmission Rating478 kW
- Rotor ConfigurationSingle main rotor
- Main Rotor Diameter10.69 m
- Main Rotor Blades3
- Anti-Torque TypeTail rotor
▣Performance10MOD.10
- Top Speed287 km/h
- Cruise Speed230 km/h
- Never-Exceed Speed (VNE)287 km/h
- Service Ceiling5,280 m
- Hover Ceiling (IGE)3,500 m
- Hover Ceiling (OGE)2,700 m
- Range666 km
- Ferry Range900 km
- Rate of Climb8.9 m/s
- Endurance240
◇Dimensions & Weights7MOD.7
- Fuselage Length10.93 m
- Height3.14 m
- Rotor Disc Area89.75
- Empty Weight1,174 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight2,250 kg
- Useful Load1,076 kg
- Cabin Volume2.2
◆Armament & Mission4MOD.4
- Hardpoints0
- Weapons Payload750 kg
- GunNone
- Rescue HoistYes
▤Avionics4MOD.4
⬢Survivability1MOD.1
▲Production1MOD.1
- Variants1
◎Service History2MOD.2
- Production Start1974
- Operational StatusIn service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1974Production started
52
years in service
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 2 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries4country
05 / MASS Score
UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS RANKING Utility / Transport Helicopters · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
68UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS25COLD WAR · UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS111FRANCE · ALL WEAPONS13PERFORMANCE/PRICE · UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS
ⓘ Rankings are within theUtility / Transport Helicopterscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
Autopilot/AFCS (Automatic Flight Control System) is an avionics suite that automatically controls a helicopter’s attitude, navigation and flight path, providing stability augmentation and reducing pilot workload.
Seats designed to absorb crash forces, reducing injury to occupants.
Combined forward-looking infrared (FLIR) and electro-optical (EO) sensor turret for target acquisition and tracking, typically mounted on aircraft or ground vehicles.
A mechanical device used to lift personnel or cargo via a cable, typically mounted on helicopters for rescue or recovery operations.
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