Where it fits well
- 138 kt cruise supports efficient local and regional flying.
- 410 nm advertised range creates a practical planning radius of about 275 nm with 4 occupants.
- 540 kg realistic payload proxy and 12 seats define the usable cabin mission.
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Photo: Rafael Luiz Canossa · CC BY-SA 2.0 · representative variantKey figures
Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.
| Seats | 12 |
| Realistic payload with mission fuel | 540 kg |
| Advertised range | 410 nm |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 275 nm |
| Cruise speed | 138 kt |
| Runway need | Vertical |
| Pressurised | No |
| Fuel | Jet A-1 |
| Fixed annual base | €115k |
| Direct cost per flight hour | €1780 |
The ownership trade-off
The AS365 N2 combines 8-seat helicopter capability with about 410 NM reported range and about 138 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 €241k per year ( €6030 per flight hour all-in)
- 80 hours/year: about €312k per year ( €3905 per flight hour all-in)
- 120 hours/year: about €384k per year ( €3197 per flight hour all-in)
- 180 hours/year: about €490k per year ( €2724 per flight hour all-in)
Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at €270k 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.
Limitations to price honestly
- The AS365 N2 combines 8-seat helicopter capability with about 410 NM reported range and about 138 kt reported cruise, while payload, runway and operating-cost figures remain indicative and should be verified for the specific aircraft before making a decision.
- €115k 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.