Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the utility / transport helicopters category.
01 / Overview
HB350 Esquilo
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS · COLD WAR
37
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 Flight1974
- Service Entry Year1975
- Crew1
- Passengers5
- Primary RoleUtility / Transport Helicopter
- In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant7MOD.7
- Engine TypeTurbomeca Arriel 1D1
- Number of Engines1
- Engine Power (each)632 kW
- Rotor ConfigurationSingle main rotor with tail rotor
- Main Rotor Diameter10.69 m
- Main Rotor Blades3
- Anti-Torque TypeTail rotor
▣Performance8MOD.8
- Top Speed287 km/h
- Cruise Speed232 km/h
- Service Ceiling4,800 m
- Hover Ceiling (IGE)3,600 m
- Hover Ceiling (OGE)2,800 m
- Range666 km
- Rate of Climb9.5 m/s
- Endurance360
◇Dimensions & Weights7MOD.7
- Fuselage Length10.93 m
- Height3.14 m
- Rotor Disc Area89.75
- Empty Weight1,220 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight2,250 kg
- Useful Load1,030 kg
- Cabin Volume2.2
◆Armament & Mission6MOD.6
- Hardpoints0
- Weapons Payload1,100 kg
- Anti-Tank MissilesNo
- Air-to-Air MissilesNo
- Rocket PodsNo
- Rescue HoistYes
▤Avionics7MOD.7
⬢Survivability6MOD.6
▲Service History2MOD.2
- Production Start1975
- Operational StatusIn service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1975Production started
51
years in service
37
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries37country
ArgentinaACTIVE
AustriaACTIVE
BoliviaACTIVE
BotswanaACTIVE
BrazilACTIVE
Burkina FasoACTIVE
CambodiaACTIVE
CanadaACTIVE
Central African RepublicACTIVE
ChadACTIVE
ChileACTIVE
DenmarkACTIVE
EcuadorACTIVE
EgyptACTIVE
FranceACTIVE
GabonACTIVE
GeorgiaACTIVE
GuatemalaACTIVE
IcelandACTIVE
IndonesiaACTIVE
IsraelACTIVE
JordanACTIVE
KenyaACTIVE
LesothoACTIVE
MadagascarACTIVE
MalawiACTIVE
NamibiaACTIVE
NepalACTIVE
PakistanACTIVE
ParaguayACTIVE
PhilippinesACTIVE
PortugalACTIVE
QatarACTIVE
RussiaACTIVE
South AfricaACTIVE
United KingdomACTIVE
United StatesACTIVE 05 / MASS Score
UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS RANKING Utility / Transport Helicopters · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
108UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS37COLD WAR · UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS47BRAZIL · ALL WEAPONS39PERFORMANCE/PRICE · UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS
ⓘ Rankings are within theUtility / Transport Helicopterscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE1terms
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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