AS350 Algeria 1

The Eurocopter AS350 Ecureuil (Squirrel) is a light helicopter that has proved to have a wide variety of roles since it’s introduction in 1974 under the Aerospatiale name.

The AS350 continues in production under the Airbus Helicopters brand and has been used by more than twenty military and government organisations as well as private and corporate users.

The normal configuration is for 4 or 5 passengers and 1 pilot.  Armed versions of the AS350 may be equipped with TOW anti-tank missiles, 20mm cannon, or rocket pods.

This example is a Eurocopter AS350 of the Algerian Air Force 1990.