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Eurocopter AS355

Cold War (1970–1991)

Eurocopter AS355 — Fixed Wing
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The Eurocopter, later Airbus Helicopters, AS355 Écureuil 2, or Twin Squirrel, is a twin-engine light utility helicopter developed and originally manufactured by Aérospatiale in France.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Domain
Civil
Era
Cold War (1970–1991)
Engine
2× turboshaft engines
Thrust / Power
313 kW each
Length (ft)
42
Empty Weight (lb)
2877
MTOW (lb)
5600
Service Ceiling (ft)
11155
Range (mi)
437
Max Speed (mph)
173