Group : Civil Helicopters
Status : Active
Also Known As : AS 350B2 Ecureuil, AS 350B3 Ecureuil, AS 350D AStar (USA version), Z-11 (Chinese-built version)
Origin : France
Contractor : Airbus Helicopters
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : April 1978
First Flight : June 27, 1974
Total Production : 2,992
Unitary Cost : EUR €2.3 million

The single-engine AS350 is a lightweight utility helicopter that first flew on June 27, 1974 and the first delivery happened in April 1978. The AS 350B2 Ecureuil commercial helicopter powered by a single engine Arriel 1D1 was introduced in the early 1990s. It assumed civilian-oriented tasks such as utility helicopter, fire fighting, police mission, or medical evacuation. In 1997, Eurocopter introduced the AS 350B3 Ecureuil powered by a single Turbomeca Arriel 2B turboshaft engine along with its military counterpart AS 550C3 Fennec. The new helicopter can conduct the same missions of its predecessor as well as training suing three crashworthy seats. The Arriel 2B engine was equipped with FADEC (Full Authority Digital Electronic Control) and is more powerful than Arriel 1D1 engine which allows to increase the takeoff weight. This model performs better than early generations in hot climate and mountainous terrain/high altitudes. In late November 2005 Eurocopter delivered the 3,000th single-engine Ecureuil/Fennec helicopter family to the South African Police which received an AS 350 B3 aircraft. Eurocopter stated that up to 432 AS 350 B3 helicopters were in service when the 3,000 single-engine helicopter mark was achieved.

Group : Civil Helicopters
Status : Active
Also Known As : AS 355 Ecureuil 2, AS 355N Ecureuil, TwinStar (USA version)
Origin : France
Contractor : Airbus Helicopters
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 1982
First Flight : September 28, 1979
Total Production : 600

The twin-engine AS355 Ecureuil 2 is a lightweight utility helicopter that first flew on September 28, 1979 and the first delivery happened in 1982. The AS 355N is a powerful twin-engine version of Ecureuil helicopter fitted with two Turbomeca Arrius 1A turbine engines. Arrius 1A engines feature FADEC (Full Authority Digital Electronic Control) which makes to piloting easier and safer. This model has been optimized to perform aerial work, offshore operation, police and public services operations.

Group : Attack Helicopters
Status : Active
Also Known As : AS 550A2 Fennec, AS 550C2 Fennec, AS 550C3 Fennec, AS 550M2 Fennec, AS 550S2 Fennec, AS 550U2 Fennec, Z-11W
Origin : France
Contractor : Airbus Helicopters
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 1990
Total Production : ?

The AS 550 Fennec is a military lightweight helicopter that can be armed with 20mm cannon, machine guns, unguided rocket launchers, air-to-air missiles and anti-tank missiles assuming fire support, air-to-air combat and anti-tank missions. The single-engine AS 550 helicopter family includes the AS 550U2 utility, AS 550A2 gun and rocket armed, AS 550C2 HeliTOW missile armed version, AS 550M2 unarmed maritime and the AS 550S2 anti-shipping version equipped with a surface surveillance radar. In 1997, Eurocopter introduced the AS 350B3 Ecureuil powered by a single Turbomeca Arriel 2B turboshaft engine along with its military counterpart AS 550C3 Fennec.

Group : Utility & Transport Helicopters
Status : Active
Also Known As : AS 555AN Fennec, AS 555CN Fennec, AS 555UN Fennec
Origin : France
Contractor : Airbus Helicopters
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 1990
Total Production : ?

The twin-engine AS 555 Fennec is a military multi-purpose helicopter derived from the AS 355 commercial helicopter. The AS 555AN Fennec is an armed version capable of providing fire support to ground forces in addition to the utility helicopter role. It can be armed with 20mm cannon or 68mm rockets. The AS 555CN Fennec is armed with HeliTOW missiles and the AS 555UN is an utility version.

Group : ASW Helicopters
Status : Active
Also Known As : AS 555MN Fennec
Origin : France
Contractor : Airbus Helicopters
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 1996
Total Production : ?

The AS 555SN Fennec is the navalized version of the AS 555 helicopter family and suits maritime surveillance loaded with a nose-mounted a panoramic radar, law enforcement, anti-submarine warfare using torpedoes. The AS 555MN is an utility transport and law enforcement version optimized for maritime applications.

Group : Civil Helicopters
Status : Active
Also Known As : EC 130B4 Ecureuil
Origin : France
Contractor : Airbus Helicopters
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 2001
Total Production : 304

Eurocopter's single engine EC 130 was conceived to provide further space, seating capacity, comfort and low vibration levels to the Fennec/Ecureuil family of helicopters. This helicopter can accommodate up to eight passengers in addition to the single pilot. Low noise emission is achieved through the tail rotor Fenestron design and the automatic control of the rotor. The cabin results more spacious (2.03m to 1.87m) and Arriel 2B1 with dual channel FADEC (Full Authority Digital Electronic Control) engine enhances the reliability of the aircraft. Moreover, a back-up control box automatically controls the engine in case of total failure of both digital channels of the FADEC. The military variant, EC 130B4 Fennec C3, was developed to replace aging Alouette III combat helicopters. It can conduct medical evacuation, troop transport and tactical combat missions.

Group : Civil Helicopters
Status : Active
Also Known As : Ecureuil 2, TwinStar (USA version)
Origin : France
Contractor : Airbus Helicopters
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : May 2007
Total Production : 21

The AS 355NP high performance multi-mission aircraft is a variant of AS 355N helicopter intended as an entry product in the twin-engined rotary-wing aircraft segment. Eurocopter announced the development of the AS 355NP model in February 2006 with an in service date planned for April 2007. This new model features the ability to take-off at maximum gross weight in various climatic conditions. Performance operating on a single engine and payload are expected to be improved compared with early AS 355 models. Maintenance costs will be lowered while flight safety will be increased on the AS 355NP fitted with two Turbomeca Arrius 1A1 engines. The AS355NP helicopter was awarded EASA certification on February 15, 2007.

Group : Civil Helicopters
Status : Active
Also Known As : AS350 B3e Ecureuil
Origin : France
Contractor : Airbus Helicopters
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : October 21, 2011
Total Production : 214
Unitary Cost : EUR €2.3 million

The Airbus Helicopters H125, formerly the Eurocopter AS350 B3e Ecureuil, is an enhanced version of the AS350 B3 light single-engine helicopter. It is powered by a Turbomeca Arriel 2D turboshaft engine along with a new-generation of digital Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) and an engine data recorder for condition monitoring. As an additional option the aircraft can be operated at its maximum takeoff engine power rating for 30 minutes. This offers the opportunity to equip the AS350 B3e with engine filters for a protection during flight in sand and snow conditions without weight penalty. It incorporates tail rotor modifications for additional ease of piloting, and also features an improved interior design. Eurocopter launched the AS350 B3e at Heli-Expo 2011. The Certification is planned for the summer of 2011, with deliveries to begin before the end of the same year. On March 10, 2011, Air Medical Resource Group became the launch customer for the AS350 B3e model ordering three aircraft plus four options.

Group : Civil Helicopters
Status : Active
Also Known As : ACH130, EC130 T2
Origin : France
Contractor : Airbus Helicopters
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : November 2012
First Flight : 2011
Total Production : 231

The Airbus Helicopters H130, formerly the Eurocopter EC 130, is a single engine rotorcraft conceived to provide further space, seating capacity, comfort and low vibration levels to the Fennec/Ecureuil family of helicopters. The H130/EC130 T2 is a new version featuring enhanced comfort, improved operational performance and increased versatility unveiled in February 2012 at Heli-Expo in Dallas, Texas. Seven launch customers placed orders for 105 EC130 T2 aircraft to serve in a variety of roles such as aerial tourism and utility to emergency medical airlift. The launch customers are: Maverick Helicopters, Papillon Helicopters, Blue Hawaiian Helicopters, Scandinavian Helicopter Group, Air Commander, Europavia and Enloe FlightCare. Compared with the EC130, the EC130 T2 retains its existing external lines but approximately 70 percent of the airframe structure has been modified. The first flight of the EC130 T2 was carried out in 2011, certification is planned for 2012 summer and the first aircraft is scheduled for delivery in the second half of 2012 becoming the new production standard.

The H130/EC130 T2 is powered by a more powerful and more fuel efficient Turbomeca Arriel 2D turboshaft engine rated at 952-shp and also includes an upgraded main gearbox. Besides, the helicopter incorporates active vibration control system; improved air ventilation, distribution and demisting systems; a cabin interior structure redesign with a full flat floor; a cockpit update for enhanced man-machine interface; new energy-absorbing seats that improve weight and balance for passenger loading; integration of a crashworthy fuel tank; and increased maintenance accessibility for electrical and air conditioning systems.

Group : Attack Helicopters
Status : Active
Also Known As : AH-125 Ares, AS550 C3e Fennec, MH-125 Ares
Origin : France
Contractor : Airbus Helicopters
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 2014
Total Production : ?

The Airbus Helicopters H125M, formerly known as the AS550 C3e Fennec, is a military lightweight helicopter that can be armed with 20mm cannon, machine guns, unguided rocket launchers, air-to-air missiles and anti-tank missiles assuming fire support, air-to-air combat and anti-tank missions. The H125M armed reconnaissance helicopter is powered by a Turbomeca Arriel 2D turboshaft engine which is makes the aircraft for operations in high-and-hot environments. Composite materials and low infrared reflective paint provide a reduced radar and infrared signatures thus enhancing its survivability. The single-engine, 2-ton H125M scout helicopter entered service in 2014 after the H125 (AS350 B3e Ecureuil) civilian aircraft.