The story
The Airbus H125 (formerly AS350 AStar) is everywhere — news helicopters, tour flights, mountain rescue, firefighting. It thrives in hot-and-high conditions where other helicopters struggle.
In May 2005 an AS350 B3 flown by Didier Delsalle landed on the summit of Mount Everest, 29,030 feet up. The record still stands.
Quick answers
How do you identify a H125 (AS350 Ecureuil)?
Single-engine, skid gear. Starflex rotor head. The workhorse of helicopter tourism and law enforcement.
What does a H125 (AS350 Ecureuil) sound like?
Arriel turboshaft with three-blade Starflex rotor — smooth and reliable.
How fast is the H125 (AS350 Ecureuil)?
Top speed is 155 kts (VNE).
How many passengers does the H125 (AS350 Ecureuil) carry?
Up to 5.
How far can the H125 (AS350 Ecureuil) fly?
Range is about 357 nmi.
How big is the H125 (AS350 Ecureuil)?
It is 35 ft 10 in (fuselage) long and 35 ft 1 in across the rotor.
When did the H125 (AS350 Ecureuil) first fly?
Its first flight was in 1974.
How many H125 (AS350 Ecureuil)s have been built?
7,000+ (Écureuil family) built.
How rare is a H125 (AS350 Ecureuil) in Bogey?
COMMON. Everyday traffic. You will catch plenty of these, and every first catch still counts. Your first H125 (AS350 Ecureuil) catch is worth 25 points.
