Helicopter Types: Eurocopter AS350 'Squirrel'
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EUROCOPTER AS350 B > B3 - ‘SQUIRREL’
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SINGLE ENGINE
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5/6 PASSENGERS
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LIMITED LUGGAGE
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SKIS / BOARDS CARRIED IN UTILITY BASKET
The Eurocopter AS350 series - single engine, 5/6 passengers, ‘Ecureuil’ or ‘Squirrel’ - Europe's most successful helicopter and the helicopter that performs approximatley 90% of all passenger flights across the French Alps. The 350's maneuverability, superior visibility with all seats facing forward and low vibration level, mean your mission will be as comfortable as it is productive. The single engine AS 350 Ecureuil is renowned for its high performance, its safety and its reduced operating costs.
The AS350 B2 and the AS350 B3 the ‘high performance’ version of the range both have a proven track record. AS350 helicopters are suited for operations in conditions such as mountainous areas or hot countries, their flexibility and low acquisition cost have made them very sought after helicopters to perform a wide range of demanding missions from passenger transport, aerial work, fire fighting and mountain rescue......
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PASSENGER HOLD / PASSENGER
CABIN 5/6 passengers All seats face forward allowing good visibility. 4 passenger seats in a row in the back, 1 or 2 passenger seats in the front. When seating configuration is set to carry 6 passengers the single front seat is replaced with a bench seat for 2. When at full passenger capacity (6 pax) there is a strict weight limit on the front bench seat of 150kg (approx. 23st). |
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INTERIOR Comfort or Prestige Initially it is the same aircraft so the build and the seating layout will be the same in both. The most visible difference is what you will be sat on. Prestige VIP models will have leather or suede seats whereas, in comfort models the seats will be made of cloth. |
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The only other real differences are; Prestige models may have a carpeted floor giving it an overall smarter appearence and feel when sat inside the passenger cabin. The Comfort model will almost certainly have a plastic floor, occasionally covered by rubber matting allowing ski boots to be worn, this basically gives the comfort model that rougher appearance and feel when inside the cabin. |
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SIDE LUGGAGE HOLD |
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REAR LUGGAGE HOLD |
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LARGE UTILITY BASKET |
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SMALL UTILITY BASKET |
