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Main description

When Experience
Meets Excellence

The AS365 N3+ belongs to the Dauphin family, which is well known for its unique design.
This medium helicopter has proven its ability to perform any kind of mission, anywhere in the world. It even excels in the most severe climatic conditions, such as high altitudes or hot temperatures. The standard AS365 N3+ is fitted with the unique Eurocopter 4-axis autopilot to ease crew workload and help simplify the most demanding missions, including Search and Rescue (SAR).

• Oil and Gas Missions

  With well-proven technology and a fleet family that has achieved 4.8 million flight hours, the AS365 N3+ is one of the safest medium-sized helicopters. This aircraft is equipped with two powerful Turbomeca Arriel 2C turbine engines including a Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) system in order to provide an optimal level of safety. Its composite main rotor blades are corrosion-proof, thus ensuring an extremely long lifetime. When it comes to mission availability, the low level of maintenance per flight hour for the AS365 N3+ is acknowledged by operators as a key feature of this aircraft. In addition, the N3+ includes the EC225 digital 4-axis autopilot and all the necessary equipment to safely perform offshore missions: Traffic alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS), Automatic Voice Alarm Device (AVAD), external life rafts, Automatic Deployable Emergency Locator Transmitter (ADELT), Quick Access Recorder for Helicopter Flight Data Management, Moving Map linked to GPS - and the list goes on.

   

   

  Mission Ready

  
  External life rafts

  
  Luggage compartment

  The unobstructed cabin can accommodate up to 12 passengers and 2 pilots. The cabin is easily accessed by large forward doors.

  In addition to the low vibration level, passengers will appreciate the panoramic view offered by the large windows.

  
  Standard cabin layout

  Equipment included

  • Automatic Voice Alarm Device (AVAD)
  • Traffic alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS)
  • HEEL (emergency exit lighting)
  • Health and Usage Monitoring System (HUMS and UMS)
  • External life rafts
  • Emergency floatation gear

  
  Emergency floatation

  
  

• Business and Private Aviation Missions

  The AS365 N3+ is at the forefront of aircraft development, offering a range of rare qualities with its advanced and innovative design. Its powerful engines enable a fast cruise speed, excellent range and high endurance.

  The digital 4-axis autopilot ensures a smooth and pleasant flight by reducing the vibration and sound levels in the cabin.

   

  Outstanding Elegance and Finishing

  The elegant AS365 N3+, with its refined nose and grey limousine panes, offers exceptional comfort to its passengers:

  The AS365 N3+’s modern cabin can be customized with a one of the several fashionable cabin layouts available. In addition, the cabin can be equipped with the latest, state-of-the-art In-Flight Entertainment System (IFE) and an improved air conditioning system.

  he wide, unobstructed cabin offers VIP accommodations for up to seven passengers. A natural elegance and refined atmosphere created by the use of the highest quality material. Access to the cabin is easy through wide lateral doors with convenient boarding steps. Passengers will appreciate the panoramic view offered by the large windows and the feeling of a wide open space.

  
  A natural elegance and refined atmosphere created
  by the use of the highest quality material.

• EMS and SAR Missions

  The AS365 N3+ features exceptional capabilities to transfer patients from one hospital to another or to rapidly access accident sites. In addition to flying at very high speeds, its high power reserve and excellent one-engine inoperative (OEI) performance make it a safe aircraft to fly over urban areas or to perform Search And Rescue operations in poor weather conditions. Its low vibration level and high flight stability provide working comfort for medical attendants and a smooth ride for patients. The AS365 N3+ is fitted with a digital four-axis autopilot and outstanding state-of-the-art avionics equipment (e.g. Flight Management System, GPS, radio suite, multi-mission display, weather radar) to safely perform missions in demanding climatic conditions.

   

   

  
  Fast, Modern
  and Safe

  The spacious cabin of the AS365 N3+ can easily accommodate all necessary medical equipment.

  It can be reconfigured within a few minutes to add a second stretcher, if necessary. The wide lateral access to the cabin makes both the loading and unloading of patients , as well as personnel access, quick and easy.

  The wide lateral access to the cabin, combined with the enlarged bubble sliding doors and the class 1 rescue hoist, make the AS365 N3+ perfectly adapted to SAR operations.

  
  Electrical rescue hoist

  
  Hailers

  
  EMS equipment

• Parapublic and Police Missions

  The AS365 N3+ offers exceptional speed and endurance to perform all kinds of police operations ranging from patrol, airborne surveillance, SAR missions and special operations. The two powerful Turbomeca Arriel 2C engines provide higher reliability and safety margins than any other aircraft in this category. The AS365 N3+’s compact size and exceptional maneuverability allow police forces to operate in the most confined areas. Low vibration levels, thanks to a digital 4-axis autopilot, make it possible to install all the equipment necessary for law enforcement missions and provide optimal comfort for long patrols. The simple design of the AS365 N3+ reduces the need for maintenance, which, in turn, reduces operating costs and enhances availability.

   

   

  
  EOS

  
  Searchlight

  
  
  

  
  Hailers

  
  Wire Strike Protection System

  Rapid and Reliable

  The AS365 N3+ can be equipped with a wide range of certified equipment to perform all police operations with the highest efficiency.
  This includes:

  • Surveillance
  • Command and control
  • Search and Rescue (SAR)
  • Passenger transportation
  • Border patrol
  • Aerial support to ground
    operations
  • Maritime surveillance.