Airbus Helicopters (formerly Eurocopter) AS350 Écureuil (AStar)

04 Feb 2026 · © Unknown

Registration D-HACU indicates operation in Germany. The AS350 is a versatile and widely respected single-engine helicopter.

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Aviation History

The AS350 (now H125) is a highly successful light utility helicopter, widely used worldwide for passenger, utility, and law enforcement operations.

Fleet Rarity

Common type, with over 4,000 built worldwide.

Record Flights

Known for extreme flights, including Mt. Everest rescue operations (highest-altitude landing for a helicopter).

Safety & Events

No notable incidents associated with this registration visible in the image.

Future Outlook

Still in active production and service.

Turbomeca Arriel 1D1

Engine

N/A (rotor diameter: 10.69 m)

Wingspan

12.94 m

Length

662 km

Range

245 km/h

Speed

6 passengers

Capacity

2,250 kg

MTOW

3.14 m

Height

641 kW (860 shp)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 8 compliant, ~79 dB SEL

Noise

Exact AS350 sub-variant (e.g., B2, B3) not clearly decipherable from angle.