The high-performance, powerful AS350 B3 is designed to carry out the most demanding missions in the most extreme weather and geographical conditions: from very hot to very high and everything in between.
Its exceptional lifting power, high endurance, extended range and fast cruise speed make virtually any job look easy. The AS350 B3 can climb to 3,000 meters in 2 minutes 21 seconds and has more than proved its power with a record breaking landing on Mount Everest. More than 530 AS350 B3s are presently in operational service worldwide, mainly performing missions requiring high performance, including "hot and high" missions and sling work (external load capability of the B3 is 1,400 kg).

SPECIFICATIONS

Capacity
Passenger transport: 1 pilot + 5/6 passengers
Casualty evacuation: 1 pilot + 1 stretcher patient + 2 doctors

Weights
Maximum take-off weight: 2,370kg
Maximum take-off weight with external load: 2,800kg
Empty weight, standard configuration: 1,228kg
Useful load, standard configuration: 1,022kg
Maximum cargo-swing load: 1,400kg
Standard fuel capacity: 426kg

Power Plant
Engine: 1 TURBOMECA ARRIEL 2B 1 turbine engine
Take-off power: 632kW

Performance at Max. Gross Weight
Maximum speed (VNE): 287km/hr
Fast cruise speed (at MCP): 258km/hr
Recommended cruise speed: 235km/hr
Rate of climb at SL (at MGW): 10m/sec
Service ceiling (at MGW): 5,070m
Hover ceiling OGE at take-off power (at MGW): 3,415m
Maximum range without reserve at Recommended Cruise Speed (RCS): 665km
Endurance without reserve at 100km/hr

Operation Limitations
Maximum altitude (PA) 7,010 m
Minimum temperature - 40°C
Maximum temperature ISA + 35°C limited to + 50°C

Please note: These figures are provided as a guideline only. Performance varies with changes in temperature, altitude and operational activity.

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