Airbus Helicopters AS365 Dauphin
Overview
The Airbus Helicopters AS365 Dauphin is a helicopter aircraft manufactured by Airbus Helicopters, with the profile centered on its civil/coast guard helicopter role. It first flew in 1975-01-24 and entered service in 1978-12. The current production-status field is listed as In Production. The listed configuration provides for a crew of 2 and passenger capacity of 12. Power is provided by 2 Turbomeca Arriel 2C engines. Maximum takeoff weight is listed as 9480 lb. Listed performance includes range 420 nautical miles. Its ICAO type designator is AS65. Figures shown here describe the listed type or configuration and may vary by sub-variant, certification basis, or operator fit.
Quick Facts
First Flight
Jan 24, 1975
Crew
2
Passengers
12
Range
420 nm
Specifications
| ICAO Type Code | AS65 |
|---|---|
| First Flight | Jan 24, 1975 |
| Introduction Date | Dec 1978 |
| Crew | 2 |
| Passenger Capacity | 12 |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 9480 lb |
| Range | 420 nm |
| Engine Manufacturer | Turbomeca |
| Engine Model | Arriel 2C |
| Engine Count | 2 |
Data verification status: Partially Verified