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An Airbus Helicopters AS350 Écureuil (AStar), registration D-HACU, prepped for a mission with Luna livery on a grass airfield.
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Spotter's notes
Registration D-HACU indicates operation in Germany. The AS350 is a versatile and widely respected single-engine helicopter.
Aircraft identity
Registration
D-HACU
ICAO Type
AS50
Model
AS350 Écureuil (AStar)
Manufacturer
Airbus Helicopters (formerly Eurocopter)
Airline
Luna (seen on tail/fuselage)
Livery
Standard with custom markings (blue/red accent stripes, Luna advertising on tail and fuselage)
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
Turbomeca Arriel 1D1
Thrust
641 kW (860 shp)
Wingspan
N/A (rotor diameter: 10.69 m)
Length
12.94 m
Height
3.14 m
MTOW
2,250 kg
Range
662 km
Capacity
6 passengers
Cruise Speed
245 km/h
Noise Rating
ICAO Chapter 8 compliant, ~79 dB SEL
