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The AS355F was developed from the AS355E which had a maximum take-off
weight of 4628lb(2101kg) and which was a twin engined version of the
AS350 Ecureuil. The AS355F has a larger main rotor. The AS355F1 first
flown in 1984 has a maximum take-off weight of 5291lb (2402kg). The
AS355F2 first flown in 1985 has a maximum take-off weight of
5600lb(2542kg). Examples for the North American market are known as the
Twin Star. The AS355N introduced in 1989 is powered by 2x 406shp(302kW)
Turbomecas and has a maximum take- off weight of 5732lb(2600kg).
Helibras of Brazil builds a version known as the HB355N Esquilo. The
AS555 Fennec is the military variant. The AS355 is popularly known as
the Twin Squirrel.
G-DOOZ c/n
5367
France
6 seat helicopter first flown in 1981
Engines: 2x 420shp(315kW) Allison 250-C20F
Length: 35’10"(10.91m)
Height: 10’4"(3.14m)Rotor diameter: 35’1"(10.69m)
No.built: 650+ Range: 435miles(700km)
Cruising speed: 139mph(224kmh) Empty weight: 2877lb(1305kg)
Maximum take-off weight: 5071lb(2302kg)
An AS355NP is illustrated below.
F-HOLF c/n
5751 Photo: Henk Wadman
Another example is illustrated below fitted with a
camera on the fuselage side.
G-DOLR c/n 5300
Aerospatial AS355F Ecureuil 2 Side view
1/144 scale
Side view 1/108 scale
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