DESCRIPTION

[Medium Class Helicopters]
AS565 MBe is the worldwide medium reference for naval, amphibious and land missions. With its superb performance, whether over the sea, in extreme conditions both day and night, land based operations or even ship-borne operations. AS565 MBe is the ideal multi-mission, flexible asset.

It has undergone high intensity operational experiences in Anti Submarine Warfare (ASW) operations, Anti Surface Warfare (ASuW) operations, and armed scout/light attack missions, special operations, maritime security control/patrol, Search and Rescue (SAR), light utility mission, etc.

FEATURES

• 2 pilots + 10 passengers
• Spacious cabin
• Outstanding performance
• High Endurance and Low operating cost
• Hot and high, day and night, land based or shipborne operation
• Multirole force helicopter

CONFIGURATION

• Naval
• Anti-Submarine Warfare, Anti-Surface unit Ware (over the horizon targeting capacity)
• Maritime saqurity
• Utility
• Land : Light Attack

The AS565 Mbe provides high and hot performance and enhanced situations awareness. Certification and entry service in 2016.

PERFORMANCE

PERFORMANCE AT MAX. GROSS WEIGHT, ISA, SL

Maximum speed (Vne)	:	150 Kts	278 Km/h
Fast cruise speed	:	143 Kts	264 Km/h
Rate of climb	:	1,181 ft/min	6.0 m/s
Hover Ceiling IGE	:	8,420 ft	2,566 m
Maximum Range with Standard tanks at recommended cruise speed	:	411 NM	761 Km
Maximum endurance at 140 km/h with standard tanks	:	4 Hours

POWER PLANT

Two (2) TURBOMECA ARRIEL 2N Turboshaft
Maximum power per Engine, OEI, 30 s rating	:	1,129 SHP	842 KW

INDUSTRIAL COLLABORATION