Eurocopter AS350 D

5-occupant turbine helicopter · Private helicopters · in production 1978-1986 · See its reach on the 3D globe

Indicative 1982 market price€241k to €288k

Estimated annual cost at 80 h€182k

Five-year cash outlay€1.17m

Key figures

Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.

Seats	5
Reported payload proxy	360 kg
Reported range	194 nm
Practical planning radius (4 people)	Not used for mission ranking
Cruise speed	117 kt
Runway need	Vertical
Pressurised	No
Fuel	Jet A-1
Fixed annual base	€30k
Direct cost per flight hour	€840

The ownership trade-off

The AS350 D combines 5-seat helicopter capability with about 194 NM reported range and about 117 kt reported cruise, while payload, runway and operating-cost figures remain indicative and should be verified for the specific aircraft before making a decision.

Cost picture at different usage

40 hours/year: about €149k per year ( €3715 per flight hour all-in)
80 hours/year: about €182k per year ( €2278 per flight hour all-in)
120 hours/year: about €216k per year ( €1798 per flight hour all-in)
180 hours/year: about €266k per year ( €1479 per flight hour all-in)

Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at €110k per year at 80 hours. Condition, engine time remaining and avionics matter more than the year itself, so price the aircraft in front of you, not the model.

Where it fits well

117 kt cruise supports efficient local and regional flying.
194 nm reported range is retained for profile context, but PlaneFit does not use it for mission ranking yet.
360 kg reported payload proxy and 5 seats define the cabin context pending source-level normalization.

Limitations to price honestly

The AS350 D combines 5-seat helicopter capability with about 194 NM reported range and about 117 kt reported cruise, while payload, runway and operating-cost figures remain indicative and should be verified for the specific aircraft before making a decision.
€30k fixed annual planning base before flying a single hour.
Component life and mission-specific landing permissions dominate real-world utility.

Recommended missions

Family and small-group touring with a weight-and-balance check for every trip.
Short and medium regional trips, accepting fuel stops when conditions require.
Recreational, training or personal travel where operating efficiency is more important than airline-like speed.