Airbus AS365 Dauphin N3
AS65Heavy Turbine HelicopterCurated data · 2026-06The AS365 Dauphin N3 is the heavy twin-turbine helicopter from Airbus Helicopters, built between 1979 and 2010 and still present in Brazil in business and offshore support missions.
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Frequently asked questions about the cost
How much does it cost to operate the Airbus AS365 Dauphin N3 per hour?
Jet Tracker estimate: about US$ 4,890 per flight hour at 200 h/year, of which US$ 2,566 per hour is variable cost (fuel, engine program, maintenance reserves, fees) plus US$ 464,800 per year of fixed cost (crew, hangar, insurance, training).
How much does it cost per year to keep the Airbus AS365 Dauphin N3 flying 200 hours?
About US$ 977,942 per year (roughly R$ 5,248,420 at today's exchange rate), of which 52% is variable cost (depends on hours flown) and 48% is fixed cost (exists even with the aircraft parked).
How much fuel does the Airbus AS365 Dauphin N3 burn per hour, in cost?
About US$ 597 per flight hour, at the US$ 6.63 per gallon used in this simulation. Fuel is usually the largest variable cost item.
How much does the Airbus AS365 Dauphin N3 cost per nautical mile?
About US$ 33.72 per nautical mile, at a cruise speed of 145 kt. It is the right metric to compare aircraft of different speeds on the same route.
What is the difference between variable and fixed cost?
Variable cost only exists when the aircraft flies: fuel, engine program, hourly maintenance reserves and landing fees. Fixed cost exists even with the aircraft in the hangar: crew, hangarage, insurance, training and subscriptions. That is why total cost per hour falls the more hours per year the aircraft flies.
Estimates from the Jet Tracker cost engine under the assumptions shown in the calculator. They do not replace a quote from an operator, MRO or insurer.