Squirrel
Watch the Squirrel helicopter in action
The Squirrel is the basic training helicopter for the Army Air Corps.
A variant of the AS350 Ecureuil civil helicopter. The relatively modern Squirrel is the training helicopter of choice for both the Defence Helicopter Flying School and the Operational Training Phase of flying at Middle Wallop. This single engine aircraft makes the perfect platform for instructing all the differing flying techniques required of brand new pilots.
| In Service Date: |
Mid 1990s |
| Gross Weight: |
4630 lbs/2100 kg |
| Engines: |
1 x Turbomeca Arriel 1D1 Free Turbine |
| Crew: |
1 or 2 + 4 passengers |
| Length: |
42 ft |
| Main Rotor Diameter: |
35 ft |
| Height: |
10.3ft |
| Maximum Speed: |
155 Knots |
| Range: |
300 NM |