Eurocopter AS.350 ECUREUIL - Washington DC Police department

AVAILABLE DURING MARCH 2026

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The Airbus AS350 Écureuil (Squirrel), also marketed as the AStar in North America, is one of the most successful and versatile light utility helicopters in aviation history.
Feature Specification (Standard AS350 B3 / H125)Engine 1 × Safran (Turbomeca) Arriel 2D (approx. 848-952 shp)Capacity 1 Pilot + 5 to 6 PassengersMax Speed 287 km/h (155 knots)Cruise Speed ~245 km/h (132 knots)Range 630 – 660 km (approx. 350-400 miles)
Rotor System 3-blade "Starflex" main rotor head made of composite materials
History and RecordsOrigins: Developed by the French company Aérospatiale to replace the Alouette II, it first flew on June 27, 1974.
Everest World Record: On May 14, 2005, pilot Didier Delsalle landed a standard AS350 B3 on the summit of Mount Everest (8,848 meters), setting a world record for the highest takeoff and landing that remains unbroken.
Evolution: Over the decades, the manufacturer name changed from Aérospatiale to Eurocopter and finally to Airbus Helicopters. Since 2015, the latest version of the AS350 B3e has been rebranded as the Airbus H125.