Aircraft program
Single turboshaft light utility helicopter, includes military version H125M. Part of Ecureuil family of aircraft. Formerly known as AS350B. H125M formerly known as AS550 C3e.
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Subscribe| Variant | Launch / first flight | Production end | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbus Helicopters AS350 Ecureuil | 1970 / 1974 | 2011 | Production: 7 (2016) GAMA: Airbus AS350 B2. Baseline variants, phased out in favour of H125. |
| Airbus Helicopters H125 | 2011 / 2011 | Production: 14 (2026) GAMA: Airbus Helicopters H125 / H125M. High-performance variant, formerly AS360 B3e; includes ACH125, the Airbus Corporate Helicopter variant (launched 2017). | |
| Airbus Helicopters H125M | 2011 / 2011 | Military variant, formerly AS550 C3e Fennec. |
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