Airbus Helicopters (formerly Eurocopter) AS350 Écureuil (AStar)

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07 Feb 2026 · © Unknown

Registration D-HRFJ indicates a German civil-registered helicopter, likely used for sightseeing or event operations.

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Aviation History

A highly successful light utility helicopter popular with police, EMS, tourism, and private operators worldwide.

Fleet Rarity

Not rare, thousands in operation globally.

Record Flights

Used for high-altitude rescue and tour flights in mountainous regions.

Safety & Events

Performed rescues at record altitudes, commonly used for airshows and panorama flights.

Future Outlook

Still widely used and in production (as H125).

Turbomeca Arriel 1D1 (common variant)

Engine

N/A (Rotor diameter: 10.69 m)

Wingspan

12.94 m

Length

631 km

Range

222 km/h

Speed

5–6 passengers

Capacity

2,250 kg

MTOW

3.14 m

Height

632 kW (847 shp)

Thrust

85.4 dB Lmax (ICAO Chapter 8/11, varies by variant)

Noise

Some details (engine variant, livery) inferred from registration and visible cockpit; no exterior view.