The powerful, high-performance AS350 B3e is designed to carry out the most demanding missions in the most extreme weather and geographical conditions. Its exceptional lifting capability, high endurance, extended range and fast cruise speed make the AS350 B3e the leader in its class.

Another world record: An AS350 B3 climbed to 3,000 meters / 9,900 ft in 2 minutes 21 seconds and made a world record landing on Mount Everest.

The value of experience

The AS350 B3e is a member of Eurocopter's rugged and proven Ecureuil family. Some 4,900 Ecureuils have been delivered in 98 countries for some 1,600 operators. These aircraft have cumulated more than 22 million hours.

More than 900 AS350 B3 series are currently in-service worldwide, and are mainly used for high performance missions in "high and hot" conditions.

Technologies

The use of composite material for the airframe, rotors and main rotor head gives the AS350 B3e the best protection against corrosion and, consequently, reduces your maintenance costs.

A state-of-the-art workhorse

New Turbomeca Arriel 2D engine: High performance, Reliable and Low Maintenance Cost

Energy absorbing seats § The legendary reliability of the Arriel: the Arriel family has over 32 million flight hours of experience § Modular design § New dual-channel Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) generation is backed-up with one independent control system to enhance safety and decrease the pilot's workload. It also ensures engine monitoring, providing it with the correct fuel, air and ignition ratios required for optimum performance with minimum fuel expenditure to suit any given exterior condition. § Engine Data Recorder: it manages cycle countings and damage tracking for more anticipated maintenance. Time Between Overhaul (TBO): Engine TBO and maintenance inspection intervals are extended, reducing operating costs. The reduction of TBOs impact the DMC with a 10% decrease planned.

Vehicle and Engine Multifunction Display

The AS350 B3e cockpit is fitted with a dual LCD-screen Vehicle and Engine Multifunction Display (VEMD), allowing the pilot to check at one glance the main vehicle and engine parameters - thus reducing his workload and enhancing safety as the pilot can see all the parameters at a glance and concentrate solely on his mission. VEMD is a modern, fully duplex equipment for the management and control of the main vehicle and engine parameters. It provides several display modes: operational (mission and performance calculation, automatic engine power check) and maintenance mode (flight report, failure and over limit detection). In addition to maintenance and reliability improvements, new functions of VEMD, the enhanced power of the engine and improvements on tail rotor increase safety.