Eurocopter AS350 Ecureuil / AS355 Ecureuil 2

Aircraft Information Eurocopter AS350 Ecureuil / AS355 Ecureuil 2

Eurocopter AS350 Ecureuil and AS355 Ecureuil 2 are light multi-purpose helicopters developed by the French company Eurocopter (now Airbus Helicopters). The AS350 Ecureuil was first released in 1974, and the AS355 Ecureuil 2 in 1979.

The AS350 Ecureuil has one Turbomeca Arriel 1D1 engine with a power of 732 hp, while the AS355 Ecureuil 2 has two Allison 250-C20F engines with a power of 420 hp each. Both helicopters can carry up to 6 passengers and have a maximum speed of about 287 km/h.

The AS350 Ecureuil and AS355 Ecureuil 2 are used for various tasks, including passenger transportation, medical evacuations, patrolling, geological surveys, photography and filming, as well as for civil defense and law enforcement tasks.

Technical information about the Eurocopter AS350 Ecureuil / AS355 Ecureuil 2

- Length: 10.93 m (AS350) / 12.94 m (AS355)

- Speed: 287 km/h (AS350) / 278 km/h (AS355)

- Engine: Turbomeca Arriel 1D1 (AS350) / Turbomeca Arrius 1A (AS355)

- Size: 3.14 m (height) x 2.03 m (width)

- Wingspan: 10.69 m (AS350) / 10.69 m (AS355)

- Range: 662 km (AS350) / 648 km (AS355)

- Weight: 1,225 kg (AS350) / 1,400 kg (AS355)

The most comfortable and safe places on the plane

Like in any other helicopter, the safest seats in the Eurocopter AS350 Ecureuil / AS355 Ecureuil 2 are located in the rear of the cabin as they are further away from the engines and provide more protection in case of an accident. However, this helicopter does not have designated seats like in commercial airlines, so passengers can choose their seats based on their preferences and flight objectives.

If a passenger wants to have the best view and enjoy the scenery, it is best to sit in the front seat next to the pilot. However, this seat may be uncomfortable for those who suffer from claustrophobia or fear of heights.

If a passenger wants to avoid noise and vibrations, it is best to sit in the rear of the cabin.

In general, there are no seats in the Eurocopter AS350 Ecureuil / AS355 Ecureuil 2 that can be considered unsafe. All seats in the helicopter comply with safety standards and provide passengers with a comfortable flight.