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Airbus Helicopters

Airbus AS350 BA

AS50
Light Turbine HelicopterDiscontinued1977 present
Range
326 NM · 604 km
MTOW
2,100 kg
Cruise
123 kt · 228 km/h
Seats
7
7 seats (pilot included)
Used price
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The Airbus AS350 BA is a light turbine helicopter in production since 1977. It has a range of 326 nm, a cruise speed of 123 kt (228 km/h), 7 seats (pilot included).

Source: RAB-ANAC (data as of 11/7/2026) and Jet Tracker catalog (spec sheet reviewed on 11/7/2026).

Temporal identity

First flight
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FAA cert.
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ANAC cert.
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Deliveries start
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Units produced
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The AS350 BA is the single-turbine Ecureuil powered by the Arriel 1B (478 kW, 641 shp), with a maximum weight of 2,100 kg, 540 litres of fuel and room for five passengers and a pilot. The French DGAC certified the BA on 26 November 1991 as a derivative of the AS350 B1 and B2, for serial numbers 2588 and up; the original AS350 B (Arriel 1B, 1,950 kg) was certified on 27 October 1977. It differs from the AS350 B2 in engine (Arriel 1D1 on the B2) and maximum weight (2,250 kg on the B2).

Detailed specs

Performance

Engine
Turbomeca Arriel 1B, 641 shp (478 kW) takeoff

Cabin and comfort

Doors
4 doors + optional sliding rear doors
Seats
6
Optional air conditioning
Yes
Configuration
6 seats (1 pilot + 1 copilot + 4 rear), versatile reconfigurable cabin
Typical configuration
Crew 1 + Bench 5
Useful load
1,010 kg
Noise attenuation
Standard AS350 cabin, Fenestron NOT present
Baggage compartment
35 cu ft

Avionics and engines

Engines
1× Safran Helicopter Engines Arriel 1B (641 shp)

Operating costs

Detailed specs pending

External dimensions

Overall length
10.93 m
Wingspan
10.69 m
Height
3.15 m

Weights & fuel

Maximum takeoff weight (MTOW)
2,100 kg
Fuel capacity
540 L
Fuel capacity
967 lb

Cabin

Standard configuration
1 zone6 typical seats (pilot included) · 7 max1 crew5-seat bench

Typical factory configuration (curated data). The drawing below is schematic and at approximate scale; the actual layout varies by interior and year.

Cabin to scale: cross-section and profile
1,30 m1,65 m
front cross-section · person = 1.75 m
2,00 m long
Length
2 m
Width
1.65 m
Height
1.3 m
Volume
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Baggage
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Lineage

Model with no documented lineage in the manufacturer's line.

Curiosities and highlights

Curated knowledge pending.

Frequently asked questions

What is the range of the Airbus AS350 BA?

The maximum range is 326 nm (326 NM · 604 km).

How fast is the Airbus AS350 BA?

Cruise speed is 123 kt, equivalent to 228 km/h.

How many passengers does the Airbus AS350 BA seat?

The Airbus AS350 BA has 7 seats in total, counting the pilot seat: up to 6 passengers.