Aérospatiale AS350B1 Écureuil

Aérospatiale · France · first flew 1985 · helicopter

The AS350B1 Écureuil is an uprated variant of the AS350B fitted with the Turbomeca Arriel 1D1 engine for improved performance, particularly in hot and high conditions.

Recognition (WEFT)

W — WingsHigh-mounted, rotary
E — Engines1 × turboshaft, fuselage-mounted
F — Fuselage10.93 m fuselage
T — TailConventional

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Externally identical to all other AS350 variants; engine variant is distinguishable only by engine plate markings.

Specifications

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History

Aérospatiale introduced the B1 variant in the mid-1980s to meet operator demands for better altitude and temperature performance; the Arriel 1D1 engine delivers approximately 20% more power than the original B's engine.

Variants

Slots between the B and B2 in the Écureuil family; the B2 further increased power with the Arriel 2B engine.

Where you'll see it

Widely sold alongside the B2 and B3 variants for utility and EMS use globally.

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