Eurocopter / Aerospatiale AS 355 Ecureuil 2 / AS 555 Fennec
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AS 355 Ecureuil 2 / AS 555 Fennec
Light Utility Helicopter
| Crew | 1 | |
| Passengers | 5-6 | |
| Propulsion | 2 Turboshaft Engines | |
| Engine Model | Turbomeca Arrius 1A | |
| Engine Power (each) | 340 kW | 456 shp |
| max. Cruise Speed | 222 km/h | 120 kts 138 mph |
| max. Speed (vne) | 278 km/h | 150 kts 173 mph |
| Service Ceiling | 6.096 m | 20.000 ft |
| Rate of climb | 395 m/min | 1296 ft/min |
| Range | 700 km | 378 NM 435 mi. |
| Empty Weight | 1.382 kg | 3.047 lbs |
| max. Takeoff Weight | 2.600 kg | 5.732 lbs |
| Rotor Blades (main/tail) | 3/2 | 3/2 |
| Main Rotor Diameter | 10,69 m | 35,1 ft |
| Tail Rotor Diameter | 1,96 m | 6,4 ft |
| Rotor Disc Area | 89,8 m² | 967 ft² |
| Length (Fuselage) | 10,93 m | 35,9 ft |
| Length | 12,94 m | 42,5 ft |
| Height | 3,34 m | 11,0 ft |
| First Flight | 28.09.1979 | |
| Production Status | in production | |
| ICAO Code | AS55 | |
| FAA TCDS | H11EU | |
| EASA TCDS | A.146 | |
| Data for (Version) | Eurocopter AS 555N Fennec | |
| Weblinks | Extras |
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