Comparison of Eurocopter AS350 B3 and Eurocopter EC130

Attribute	Eurocopter EC130 ×	Eurocopter AS350 B3 ×
General
Manufacturer	Eurocopter	Eurocopter
Model	Eurocopter EC130	Eurocopter AS350 B3
Country	France	France
Manufactured from (year)	2001	1975
Type	Mid Size Helicopters	Light Helicopters
Icao	EC30	AS50
Performance
Engine	1x 1 × Turbomeca Arriel 2B1 turboshaft	1x 1 × Turbomeca Arriel 2B
Power, hp (hp)	847	847
Avionics	VEMD	Vehicle and Engine Monitoring Display with FLI
Max cruise speed (km/h)	287	287
Travel range (km)	643	682
Fuel economy (km/l)	1.301	1.404
Service ceiling (m)	7,010	7,010
Rate of climb (m/sec)	11.63	12.13
Weights
Max take off weight (kg)	2,427	2,800
Max payload (kg)	1,160	1,400
Fuel tank capacity (l)	541	541
Baggage volume (m³)	1	0.56
Dimensions
Seats	7	6
Cabin height (m)	1.3	1.3
Cabin width (m)	1.87	1.65
Cabin length (m)	2.19	2
Exterior length (m)	12.64	12.94
Tail height (m)	3.61	3.24
Fuselage diameter (m)	2.03	1.87
Wing span (m)	10.69	10.69
Wing tips	No Winglets	No Winglets