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The (originally Aerospatiale) AS-365N Dauphin 2 is a much improved development of the original SA-365C Dauphin 2. Until January 1990 the AS-365 models were designated SA-365, and in 1992 Aerospatiale's helicopter division was incorporated into Eurocopter. The AS-356N introduced more powerful Arriel 1C turboshafts, enlarged tail surfaces, revised transmission, main rotor, rotor mast fairing and engine cowling, and retractable tricycle undercarriage.
Deliveries of the improved AS-365N-2 commenced in 1990. It features upgraded Arriel 1C2 engines, with 18% more power improved gearbox, increased max takeoff weight, redesigned cabin doors, revised interior and optional EFIS instrumentation. The AS-365N-3 is a hot and high development with FADEC equipped Arriel 2Cs. Deliveries began in December 1998.
The improved EC-155 (initially AS-365N-4) development was announced at the 1997 Paris Airshow. It features twin Arriel 2Cs equipped with FADEC, a five blade Spheriflex main rotor and a 40% larger main cabin, achieved with bulged doors. First flight was on June 17 1997, with French and German certification awarded in December 1998. |
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| Seating (normal) |
5 |
Max Takeoff (lbs) |
9,480 |
| Seating (maximum) |
13 |
Certified Ceiling (ft) |
15,223 |
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| Engines |
2 Turbomeca Arriel 2C |
To (Sealevel, ISA Temp) (ft) |
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| Output lbs ea. Flat Rating |
800shp |
Landing Distance (ft) |
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| Maximum Mach No. |
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Max Range (fuel) (nm) |
427 |
| High Speed Cruise (Kts) |
145 |
Max Range (payload) (nm) |
427 |
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| Flight Time 300nm |
- |
Flight Time 1000nm |
- |
| Flight Time 600nm |
- |
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| External |
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Internal |
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| Length (ft) |
38.20 |
Length (ft) |
7.10 |
| Height (ft) |
13.20 |
Height (ft) |
4.50 |
| Span (ft) |
10.50 |
Width: Max floor (ft) |
6.20 |
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