TypeUtility Helicopter, Multipurpose Helicopter

Powerplant 

2x Safran Helicopter Engines Arriel A2C2-CG turboshafts

SPEEDS AT MAX GROSS WT

VNE 155 kts 287 km/h
Max Cruise 145 kts 268 km/h
Range at VLRC* 427 nm 790 km
Max Endurance* NA
CAPACITIES
Standard Seating 12
Maximum Seating 14
Standard Fuel 300 gal Lb 1135 liters
Cabin Volume 180 cu ft 5.0 cu m
Aft (Baggage) Compartment Volume 3884 cu ft NA
WEIGHTS
Empty Weight (IFR Standard Configuration) 5315 Lb 2410 kg
Max Gross Weight (Internal) 9369 lb 4249 kg
Max Gross Weight (Internal, Optional) 9369 lb 4249 kg
Useful Load (Internal, IFR Standard Configuration) 4246 Lb 1925 kg
Useful Load (Internal, Optional, IFR standard configuration)  4246 Lb 1925 kg
Cargo Hook Capacity

Length

Rotor Diameter

NA

45 ft 05 in

39 ft 17 in

NA

14 m

12.31 m


Variants 

  • SA 365C: Initial variant introduced in 1978.
  • SA 365C1: Variant with Arriel 1a1.
  • SA 365C2: Variant with Arriel 1A2.
  • SA 365 C3: Variant with Arriel 1C
  • SA 365N: Variant with enlarged tail surfaces and retractable tricycle undercarriage.
  • SA 365N1: Upgraded with improved rotor balded and Arriel 1c1 turboshafts.
  • AS 365 N2: Variant with upgraded cabin doors and Arriel 1C2 turboshafts.
  • AS365 N3: Variant with Arriel 2c turboshafts.
  • AS365N3+: Variant with Arriel 2c outfitted with DECU digital engine control unit with improved horsepower up to 851 shp.

Market Information

Status: In production.

Total Built: 1000+.


Powerplants

Aerial 2s2 turboshaft

Speciations for 2s2 turboshaft

Specifications for Arrial 2s2 

Compressor single-stage axial plus single-stage centrifugal

Combustors Annular combustion

Turbine 2 single-stage power turbine, two-stage gas generator turbine.

Maximum Power 681 shp (508 Kw)

Overall Pressure Ratio NA

Turbine inlet temperature NA

Power-to-weight ratio NA