Helicopter AS350 B3 (Écureuil)

The AS350 B3 (Écureuil) is a single-engine helicopter seating 6: 660 km range, 245 km/h cruise. In production since 1997. Pre-owned from $2,500,000; charter from $2,500 per flight hour.

Manufacturer specifications: Airbus Helicopters

Rental price

$ 2 500

Purchase price

$ 2 500 000

Seats

245

Speed, km/h

660

Range, km

0.5

Trunk volume, m³

Suitcases

$2 500

Rental price

Technical specifications

Type of aircraft

Helicopter

Cabin size

Cabin width, m

1.65

Cabin length, m

2.42

Cabin height, m

1.3

Cabin volume, m³

Luggage compartment volume, m³

0.5

Aircraft size

Aircraft length, m

10.93

Aircraft height, m

3.34

Wingspan, m

10.69

Advantages of aircraft

660 km range

Covers the region's typical legs nonstop.

Cabin for 6

Configured for business transport. Baggage hold — 0.5 m³.

Safran Arriel 2D engines

A proven powerplant with predictable economics. Direct cost benchmark is $1,308 per hour; an hourly program locks costs in.

245 km/h cruise, 7,010 m ceiling

Flying above traffic and turbulence cuts trip time.

Garmin avionics

Reduces crew workload; the suite meets current requirements.

Liquidity and support

The world's most common light commercial helicopter: parts and expertise everywhere, quick to resell.

Popular destinations

Ницца - Монако

Дальность полёта (км) – 30
Время полёта – 00:07
Cost: 3000

Женева - Куршевель

Дальность полёта (км) – 120
Время полёта – 00:29
Cost: 3000

Лондон - Оксфорд

Дальность полёта (км) – 90
Время полёта – 00:22
Cost: 3000

Канны - Сен-Тропе

Дальность полёта (км) – 40
Время полёта – 00:10
Cost: 3000

Париж - Довиль

Дальность полёта (км) – 180
Время полёта – 00:44
Cost: 3000

Commercial data

France

Country of manufacture

1997

Start of production

as of present.

End of production

—

Price of a new aircraft ($)

2 500 000

Price of a used aircraf ($)

1 308

Flight hour cost ($)

Hot Section Inspection (HSI) (hours)

3 600

Overhaul interval (hours)

100 hours / 1 year

A-Check Interval

300 hours / 2 years

B-Check Interval

600 часов / 6 лет

C-Check Interval

1200 часов / 12 лет

D-Check interval

Aircraft operating costs

Approximate costs calculated for the flight duration listed below

Variable Costs (USD) / hour	200 hours	400 hours	600 hours	800 hours
Engine programs	113	113	113	113
Airframe programs	-	-	-	-
APU/Propeller Programs	-	-	-	-
Maintenance cost	151	151	151	151
Fuel cost (at $950/ton price)	320	320	320	320
Takeoff, landing, handling fees	57	53	49	45
Navigation	23	23	23	23
Additional crew costs	17	24	30	30
Other costs	57	49	41	34
Amount of variable costs	738	733	727	716
Fixed costs / Year
Crew salary	43 332	62 172	81 012	81 012
Engineer's salary	-	-	-	-
Crew training	7 536	11 304	15 072	15 072
Software and navigation	3 768	3 768	3 768	3 768
Insurance	9 420	9 420	9 420	9 420
Parking	4 522	4 522	4 522	4 522
Management fee	31 651	31 651	31 651	31 651
CAMP	4 522	4 522	4 522	4 522
Technical management	27 130	27 130	27 130	27 130
Other costs	56 520	75 360	94 200	113 040
Total fixed costs	188 401	229 849	271 297	290 137
TOTAL expenses	336 001	523 049	707 497	862 937
TOTAL price per flight hour	1 680	1 308	1 179	1 079

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Purpose of aircraft:

Short business trips: a small but comfortable aircraft such as the Cessna Citation CJ3+ or Embraer Phenom 300E is suitable for business meetings.
Family/friends vacations: if you are traveling with a large group of people on a medium distance, choose more spacious models, such as Bombardier Challenger 605 or Gulfstream G450.
Transcontinental flights: for long flights, you need an aircraft with long range and sleeping places, such as the Bombardier Global 6000 or Gulfstream G650ER.

Number of passengers:

Determine medium number of passengers that are flying most of the time, to select an aircraft with enough seats and comfort level for everyone.

Distance and route:

Consider the range of 80% of your most popular flights for the chosen model and the possibility of landing at the destination airport. Consider the specifics of your route: mountainous or maritime terrain may require Aircrafts with specific specifications. We can help you with this!

Budget:

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Frequently asked questions

What is Airbus Helicopters known for and what is its range?

It is the largest maker of civil helicopters — about half of world deliveries. The range covers every task: single-engine H125 and H130 for 4–6 passengers, light twins H135 and H145, medium H155 and H175, and the newest H160. For private clients there is the ACH (Airbus Corporate Helicopters) VIP line with custom cabins. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.

Which Airbus helicopter to choose: H125, H145 or H160?

The H125 is the workhorse for transfers up to 600 km: 5 passengers, high-altitude pads, charter from ~$2,000/hour. The H145 is twin-engine, cleared over cities and water, seats 8, for medical and night missions. The H160 is the VIP flagship: 8 passengers in a panoramic-glazed cabin, ~850 km range and markedly lower noise thanks to Blue Edge blades. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.

How well do Airbus helicopters hold value on the pre-owned market?

The H125 is one of the most liquid helicopters in the world: a ten-year-old machine keeps 70–80% of a new one's price (a new one is ~$4M), and market exposure rarely exceeds six months. The reason is a huge fleet, cheap parts and versatility: the same helicopter works in VIP transport, air ambulance and tourism. Twin H135/H145 hold value slightly less, but steadily. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.

How reliable are Airbus helicopters and what about servicing?

The Safran Arriel engines on the H125/H130/H135 have logged over 50 million flight hours — with an overhaul interval up to 4,000 hours. The Airbus Helicopters service network covers over 150 countries; in the CIS and Central Asia, authorised centres operate in Kazakhstan, the UAE and Turkey, so scheduled maintenance does not require ferrying the helicopter to Europe. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.

How do you choose an aircraft to buy for your needs?

Start from two numbers: the length of your typical route and the number of passengers. Up to 1,000 km and 4 people — a turboprop or light jet; 2,000–4,000 km — a midsize jet; nonstop intercontinental — a long-range jet. Then adjust for short runways, baggage volume and sleeping berths. We'll match a model to your profile and calculate the ownership economics. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.

New aircraft or pre-owned — which is the better buy?

A new aircraft means a factory warranty and a 1–3-year queue, but the price is at its peak. A pre-owned aircraft means immediate delivery and a price 30–60% lower, while engine time and history matter. For most buyers a fresh 3–7-year-old aircraft is optimal: the main depreciation has happened and plenty of life remains. We cost both options. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.

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