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AS365 Dauphin

The Dauphin is a twin-engine helicopter with retractable wheels and executive-cabin options. It suits regional transfers where a small single-engine helicopter would be too limited.

AS365 Dauphin exterior
5-8PassengersTypical cabin configurations
1.31 mCabin heightAt the highest point
827 kmMaximum rangeSee the loading conditions below
1.70 m³Baggage spaceConfiguration-dependent
Inside the AS365 Dauphin

A closer look at the cabin

AS365 Dauphin example interior

Example interior. Colours, seating and equipment vary by helicopter.

Eurocopter AS365 Dauphin exteriorEurocopter AS365 Dauphin example cabin interior

Why consider this model?

Private transfersLarge windowsLayout-specific luggage allowance
See the actual scale

How much space?

180 cm
Man 180 cm tall, scale illustration
165 cm
Woman 165 cm tall, scale illustration
1.31 m1.87 m
One illustrative configurationCabin length 2.20 m

People and cabin dimensions share one scale. The cabin outline is illustrative. The layout is an example, not the seat map of the helicopter in your quote.

What you can bring

Room for your luggage

5-6medium suitcases*

1.70 m³ of baggage space.

* Indicative estimate based on published baggage volume, for medium suitcases around 65 × 45 × 25 cm. Compartment shape, door openings, baggage weight and flight load can reduce the number. We confirm your luggage for the aircraft offered.

Skis, golf bags or extra luggage?

Include the number and dimensions of bulky items in your request. Long items need a separate check.

The useful numbers

Helicopter specifications

ManufacturerEurocopter
Production years1982-2022
Typical seating5-8 passengers
Cabin length2.20 m
Cabin width1.87 m
Cabin height1.31 m
Maximum range827 km
Cruise speed269 km/h
Helicopter length13.73 m
Rotor diameter11.94 m
Maximum takeoff weight4,300 kg

Helicopter range is a planning reference and may be quoted without fuel reserves. Passenger weight, baggage, landing-site conditions and required reserves determine the usable route.

Know which model you are choosing

The model and its relatives

AS365 Dauphin

The Dauphin family developed from the 1970s through N, N1, N2 and N3 versions. The N3 is the performance reference here; the EC155 later expanded the cabin concept.

Model historyWhere it began and how it evolved

The Dauphin developed into a twin-engine passenger and utility helicopter during the 1970s. Its streamlined nose, retractable wheels and enclosed tail rotor distinguished it from many skid-equipped helicopters. The N-series gradually increased capability while retaining that recognisable form. The later EC155 took the family towards a larger cabin, rather than merely changing the trim of an AS365.

The Dauphin family developed from the 1970s through N, N1, N2 and N3 versions. The N3 is the performance reference here; the EC155 later expanded the cabin concept.

Before you choose

Can I stand upright in the cabin?

The cabin is lower than 180 cm, so a person of that height cannot stand fully upright. The scaled illustration shows the difference. Maximum cabin height: 1.31 m.

Will my helicopter have this exact interior?

Not necessarily. These photographs and the layout illustrate the model. We check the actual interior, seats and equipment when preparing your proposal.

When should I consider this model?

The Dauphin is a twin-engine helicopter with retractable wheels and executive-cabin options. It suits regional transfers where a small single-engine helicopter would be too limited.

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