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Eurocopter AS355 F1 for charter

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Charter Price per Hour$1 300 – $1 900
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Aircraft Info

Model:
Eurocopter AS355 F1
Family:
AS355
Manufacturer:
Airbus Helicopters
Aircraft Class:
Helicopter
ICAO/IATA Codes:
AS55
Number Built:
700
Single Pilot Operations:
Yes
  • Popularity45
  • Reliability70
  • Comfort30

Performance

Service Ceiling:
20 000 ft 6 096 m
Max Takeoff Weight:
5 291 lbs 2 400 kg
Engine Type:
2× Turboshaft
Typical Engine:
2 x Rolls-Royce 250-C20F
Long Range Cruise Speed:
108 kts 200 km/h
Max Cruise Speed:
127 kts 235 km/h

Range & Payload

Estimated Max Flight Time:
3.5 h
Max Range:
380 nmi 703 km
Fuel Burn Rate:
507 lb/h 230 kg/h
Max Payload:
1 984 lbs 900 kg

Eurocopter AS355 F1 Cabin Plan

Max passengers:
5
Sleeping Places:
0

Airframe

Aircraft Height:
10.3 ft 3.14 m
Aircraft Length:
35.86 ft 10.93 m
Cabin Zones:
1 compact shared cockpit/passenger cabin: forward passenger seat(s) and rear bench; separate side/rear baggage spaces
Doors:
Side passenger/cockpit access with separate baggage hatches; no dedicated galley service door
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 Eurocopter AS355 F1

Price per Hour

Charter Price per Hour
$1 300 – $1 900

Owning Price

Buying Price (new)
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Pre-owned Price Range
$700 000 – $2.2M

Charter Costs

Cost per NM
$13.23
Direct Operating Cost (DOC)/h
$630 – $990
Annual Cost of Ownership
$356 000 – $550 000
Cost per Seat-Mile
$1.56 – $2.28

Total Annual Variable Costs

At 200 hours
$162 000
At 350 hours
$283 500

Total Fixed Cost

At 200 hours
$170 000
At 350 hours
$170 000

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Eurocopter AS355 F1 Description

Picture this: you're skimming above cityscapes, bypassing gridlocked highways in a machine that blends Swiss-watch precision with French engineering flair. That's the Eurocopter AS355 F1 experience. Forget cookie-cutter choppers – this twin-engine marvel reshapes expectations for executive travel. Let's talk performance first. Those twin Turbomeca Arriel engines aren't just for show; they let you slice through the sky at 224 km/h without breaking a sweat. Need to connect Paris to Zurich or hop between London and Manchester without runway delays? The AS355 F1's 703 km range transforms regional trips into single-leg journeys. You'll land before your colleagues clear airport security. Step through the clamshell doors into a cabin that coddles up to five passengers. Notice how the oversized windows flood the interior with light while reducing that closed-in feeling smaller helicopters create. Deep leather seats contour to your body during longer flights, and the whisper-quiet Fenestron tail rotor means you can actually hear your client's proposal without shouting. Clever vibration-damping tech eliminates that bone-rattling buzz common in older models – you'll arrive looking boardroom-ready. What really sets this bird apart? Its dual-engine safety net gives pilots critical redundancy when weather turns dicey. The latest glass cockpit tech simplifies navigation through crowded airspace, while the compact footprint lets you touch down on urban helipads or yacht decks that larger twins can't manage. Ever tried sipping champagne during steep banking maneuvers? The AS355 F1's stability makes it possible without staining your Brioni suit. For savvy travelers who view time as currency, this helicopter pays dividends. Whether shuttling executives between factories or whisking families to coastal villas, it delivers Swiss efficiency wrapped in Gallic elegance. When minutes matter and impressions count, flying anything less would be a tactical error.

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

  • Local and regional transfers
  • Sightseeing or remote-site access

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