Airbus Helicopters

Airbus Helicopters H215 / Eurocopter AS332 for charter

Charter Airbus Helicopters H215 / Eurocopter AS332 – explore specs, range, speed, dimensions & compare with similar private jets

Charter Price per Hour$3 900 – $5 400
Request Charter

Aircraft Info

Model:
Airbus Helicopters H215 / Eurocopter AS332
Family:
H215
Manufacturer:
Airbus Helicopters
Aircraft Class:
Helicopter
ICAO/IATA Codes:
AS32/APH
Number Built:
1 000
Single Pilot Operations:
Yes
  • Popularity45
  • Reliability70
  • Comfort40

Performance

Service Ceiling:
20 000 ft 6 096 m
Max Takeoff Weight:
18 960 lbs 8 600 kg
Engine Type:
2× Turboshaft
Typical Engine:
2 x Safran Makila 1A1
Long Range Cruise Speed:
121 kts 225 km/h
Max Cruise Speed:
143 kts 265 km/h

Range & Payload

Estimated Max Flight Time:
3.8 h
Max Range:
454 nmi 841 km
Fuel Burn Rate:
1 433 lb/h 650 kg/h
Max Payload:
7 716 lbs 3 500 kg

Airbus Helicopters H215 / Eurocopter AS332 Cabin Plan

Max passengers:
18
Cabin Height:
5.09 ft 1.55 m
Cabin Width:
5.91 ft 1.8 m
Cabin Length:
18.67 ft 5.69 m
Sleeping Places:
0
Estimated Cabin Volume:
440.31 ft³ 12.47 m³
Luggage Volume:
17.66 ft³ 0.5 m³
  • Cabin crew

Airframe

Aircraft Height:
16.31 ft 4.97 m
Aircraft Length:
53.44 ft 16.29 m
Cabin Zones:
1 main passenger cabin behind a separate cockpit; VIP fit may use facing club seats, utility fit uses rows; separate baggage/mission storage
Doors:
Main cabin access on both sides, separate crew access where fitted; baggage access varies; no dedicated galley service door in typical charter layout
Baggage Compartment:
Baggage stowage depends on passenger/mission layout; operator must confirm dimensions and allowance
Airstairs:
No integrated airliner-style stairs; boarding uses skid, fixed step or portable step as fitted

Charter Costs for the Airbus Helicopters H215 / Eurocopter AS332

Price per Hour

Charter Price per Hour
$3 900 – $5 400

Owning Price

Buying Price (new)
$16.2M – $19.8M
Pre-owned Price Range
$3M – $14M

Charter Costs

Cost per NM
$34.17
Direct Operating Cost (DOC)/h
$2 110 – $3 300
Annual Cost of Ownership
$894 000 – $1.39M
Cost per Seat-Mile
$1.38 – $1.92

Total Annual Variable Costs

At 200 hours
$541 000
At 350 hours
$946 800

Total Fixed Cost

At 200 hours
$194 000
At 350 hours
$194 000

Unable to load route estimates.

These route prices are estimates. The final quote will be provided by your manager and may vary depending on aircraft availability, travel dates, airport fees, and additional services.

Get a quote for your flight on the Airbus Helicopters H215 / Eurocopter AS332

Passengers

Airbus Helicopters H215 / Eurocopter AS332 Description

Greetings to the Airbus Helicopters H215 (ICAO: AS32) – the rugged over-achiever of the air that redefines the possibilities of a super-medium twin-engine helicopter. Indulge in fragile luxury types; this workhorse thrives where others hesitate, and it is the only one to do so with comfort that is not expected at all. Derived from the Eurocopter legacy of the AS332, it is built for missions where you certainly need reliability, whether it's taking corporate teams to off-grid places or going through tough rescue scenarios. Get into it and discover the spacious cabin of 5.69 meters long by 1.8 meters wide (18.7 x 5.9 feet), which is really good for clean, airy feelings due to the ceiling of just 1.55m (5.1ft). How about this? It can fly 18 passengers in total instead of 18 sardines like its competitors. The intelligent layout is not only about maximizing space; it's also about the necessary shielding that engineers took care of so everything is solid and the passengers believe in the safety even during heavy winds over mountains or open water. Performance? H215 laughs at restrictions. The maximum range is 841 kilometers (522 miles) which is enough to connect faraway industrial units or coastal platforms without any problems related to fueling. Of course, the two engines don't just murmur; they do a full-throttle roar, pushing the muscle for performance in conditions like hot and high, where the super of the air falters. Just picture it taking off safely from a hot desert wasteland or making its way through hazy coastal waters – this bird defies all possible parameters without a hitch. No, there're no champagne fountains on board, but luxury is still the main feature of the cabin in toughest environment. You can even put it with seats that have been designed to disallow vibration and with a high level of soundproofing, which changes from being loud to a distant hum the noise of the rotors. A 0.5 m³ (17.7 cu ft) baggage hold is quite smart and can handle all your necessities; however, frequent fliers have to learn a skill of realistic packing quickly. Storage niches, which are cleverly hidden all over the cabin make sure that you have everything just within reach yet safe when flying under the seat of the pants. Still, the H215 consists of a virtually invulnerable design. Reinforced components and redundant systems eliminate the harsh conditions that would ground the fragile ones. The equivalent of a helicopter to the reinforced off-the-road vehicle, it can just as easily take executives to a mining camp in the Arctic or be part of an offshore energy crew fighting the North Sea's storms. Aviation enthusiasts are turning into believers with the no-nonsense design approach: all the rivets and rotor blades have a job to do, prioritizing functionality over the comfort of the passengers. Try not to equate the impossible; in a flight of its own the H215 makes its own place. It finds its place when length, payload, and tough environment ask for unmatched service. This aircraft, whether your mission takes it to remote sites for specialized teams or to exclusive fishing lodges, is the embodiment of belief-building, the skillful combination of engineering and the reliable design African Airbus.

Strengths

  • Direct access to suitable landing sites
  • Flexible passenger and utility layouts

Weaknesses

  • Limited baggage and cabin space
  • Payload depends strongly on fuel, equipment and conditions

Best use cases

  • Executive helicopter transfers
  • Regional and offshore personnel transport

Compare Airbus Helicopters H215 / Eurocopter AS332

More Aircraft Types for Charter

Frequently Asked Questions about Airbus Helicopters H215 / Eurocopter AS332