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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
AS355 Écureuil 2
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1975–2016
Quantity
350
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS · COLD WAR
20
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
90
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 Flight1979
- Service Entry Year1979
- Crew1
- Passengers6
- Primary RoleLight utility helicopter
- In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant8MOD.8
- Engine TypeAllison 250-C20F
- Number of Engines2
- Engine Power (each)313 kW
- Transmission Rating550 kW
- Rotor ConfigurationStarflex main rotor
- Main Rotor Diameter10.69 m
- Main Rotor Blades3
- Anti-Torque TypeFenestron tail rotor
▣Performance10MOD.10
- Top Speed278 km/h
- Cruise Speed224 km/h
- Never-Exceed Speed (VNE)278 km/h
- Service Ceiling3,400 m
- Hover Ceiling (IGE)2,000 m
- Hover Ceiling (OGE)1,500 m
- Range700 km
- Ferry Range930 km
- Rate of Climb6.5 m/s
- Endurance330
◇Dimensions & Weights7MOD.7
- Fuselage Length12.94 m
- Height3.14 m
- Rotor Disc Area89.75
- Empty Weight1,305 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight2,600 kg
- Useful Load1,295 kg
- Cabin Volume2.2
◆Armament & Mission8MOD.8
- Hardpoints0
- Weapons Payload1,000 kg
- GunNone (unarmed)
- Anti-Tank MissilesNo
- Air-to-Air MissilesNo
- Rocket PodsNo
- Sling Load Capacity1,134 kg
- Rescue HoistYes
▤Avionics7MOD.7
⬢Survivability6MOD.6
▲Production1MOD.1
- Variants10
◎Service History3MOD.3
- Production Start1975
- Production End2016
- Operational StatusIn service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1975Production started
- 2016Production ended
51
years in service
41
years in production
350
units produced
18
countries operating
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
05 / Operators
Operator Countries18country
06 / MASS Score
UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS RANKING Utility / Transport Helicopters · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
59UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS20COLD WAR · UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS101FRANCE · ALL WEAPONS39PERFORMANCE/PRICE · UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS
ⓘ Rankings are within theUtility / Transport Helicopterscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
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.
A glass cockpit is an aircraft cockpit featuring electronic instrument displays, typically LCD or CRT screens, replacing traditional analog gauges.
A mechanical device used to lift personnel or cargo via a cable, typically mounted on helicopters for rescue or recovery operations.
A radar system used to detect and track precipitation, storm intensity, and wind patterns to assist in flight operations and mission planning.
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