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AIRCRAFT


EUROCOPTER AS350 B3+ A-STAR

Our powerful, high-performance Eurocopter AS350 B3 2B1 is designed to carry out the most demanding missions in the most extreme weather and geographical conditions. Its exceptional lifting capability, extended range, and fast cruise speed makes the AS350 B3 2B1 the leader in its class and the state of the art option to meet the demands of motion picture aviation and aerial cinematography. Also known as the Airbus H125, our AS350 B3+ is pre-wired and production ready for all aerial camera systems. In addition, as the most popular choice for law enforcement, rescue, news, and government operations teams around the world, the A-Star makes for the perfect on-camera helicopter for those scenes where realism is of paramount importance.

We have access to multiple aircraft models (corporate, military, police) for whatever look your production needs.

 

 

General characteristics

  • Capacity: 1 pilot + 5 crew

  • Max weight: 5,225 lbs.

  • Cruise speed: 150 mph

  • Max range: 400 miles

  • Endurance: ~3 hours

  • Service ceiling: 16,550 feet

  • Rate of climb: 1,950 ft./min.

Additional Features

  • Leather interior and air conditioning

  • Bose A20 noise-canceling headsets with Bluetooth

  • Can be equipped with Microwave transmission for live downlink

  • Dual hydraulics for increased safety

  • Emergency Pop-Out Float System

  • Helicopter Terrain Awareness and Warning System (HTAWS)

  • Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS)