The Eurocopter (formerly known as Aérospatiale, today as Airbus Helicopter) Ecureuil H125 (AS 350 B3) is a light single-engine multipurpose helicopter. On 14 May 2005 an AS 350 B3+ was the first helicopter landing on the peak of the Mount Everest (8,848 m).
Factsheet – Ecureuil H125 (AS 350 B3)
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Country of Manufacture | France |
| First Flight | 1998 |
| Engine | Turbomeca Arriel 2B turbine |
| Power Output | 847 hp / 632 kW |
| Empty Weight | 1,280 kg |
| Maximum Lifting Capacity at Sea Level | 1,200 kg |
| Capacity | 1 pilot + up to 5 passengers |
| Fuel Consumption | Approx. 180 l/h (kerosene) |
| Maximum Flight Duration | 2 h 50 min |
| Range | 600 km |
| Maximum Speed | 287 km/h |
| Cruising Speed | 225 km/h |
| Maximum Operating Altitude | 7,000 m |
| Rotor Rotation Speed | 393 r/min |