AS350 B2AS350 B31992–2014
RangeMTOWCruiseCeiling
Key changes
Detailed variants pending.
Family · 3 variants1989+
Airbus Helicopters H125 (AS350 B3e)
AS50Light Turbine Helicopter✓ in production2005 present
Range
357 NM · 661 km
MTOW
2.250 kg
Cruise
140 kt · 259 km/h
Seats
7
7 seats (pilot included)
New price
US$ 3.5M
The Airbus Helicopters H125 (AS350 B3e) is a light turbine helicopter in production since 2005. It has a range of 357 nm, a cruise speed of 140 kt (259 km/h), 7 seats (pilot included). A brand-new example starts at US$ 3.5M. In Brazil the AS350 B2 family (3 variants) has 466 units registered in the RAB-ANAC. There are 13 aircraft from this family for sale today, across 13 listings on the portals Jet Tracker tracks (global market, not Brazil only).
Source: RAB-ANAC (data as of 9/22/2026) and Jet Tracker catalog (spec sheet reviewed on 9/7/2026).
Acquisition price · pre-owned market
13 active listings (global)Jet Tracker curation · 6 sources · 04/06/2026
US$ 2.9 miR$ 14.8 mi
market medianaging ≈ −6.0%/yr+142% vs Helicóptero Light Turbine median
Entry
US$ 1.3 mi
model year 2008
Best value
US$ 2.4 mi
model year 2018
Top of range
US$ 3.5 mi
model year 2025
Used vs new
−12%
catalog US$ 3.3 mi
Minimum
US$ 2.3 mi
R$ 11.8 mi
Median
US$ 2.9 mi
R$ 14.8 mi
Maximum
US$ 3.6 mi
R$ 18.5 mi
New · manufacturer catalogin productionUS$ 3.3 mi · R$ 16.9 mi
Depreciation curve by year of manufacture
CAGR +6.3%/yr·2008→2025
Market median by vintage (USD). Light-blue band = min/max range observed across real listings. Points without reliable public listings (n ≤ 1) use Bluebook/curve interpolation and are flagged as lower confidence.
5 of 6 points with reduced confidence (n ≤ 1 listing observed). The estimate for these years comes from Aircraft Bluebook / market-curve interpolation, not from direct listings.
Landed in Brazil
Index ≈ ×1.06 to ×1.31 on the aircraft value, already with ferry, ANAC nationalization and ICMS.
Air taxi
US$ 2.4 mi – 4.0 mi
R$ 12.5 mi – 20.6 mi · ICMS Agreement 75/91 · ~4 to 5%
Private use
US$ 2.8 mi – 4.7 mi
R$ 14.2 mi – 24.3 mi · ICMS ~18 to 25%
Market estimate: value + ferry + ANAC nationalization + ICMS, no legal review. Federal taxes (II/IPI/PIS/COFINS) ~0% for aircraft (NCM 88.02); the weight is the state ICMS, higher for private use.
Cost per flight hour
Operate · owned
US$ 712/h
R$ 3.6 mil/h · Variable/h
- Fixed/yr
- US$ 205.8 mil
- Total/h @ 400 hrs/yr
- US$ 1.2 mil/h
Charter · 🌎 World
US$ 1.4 mil – 3.0 mil/h
R$ 7.2 mil – 15.4 mil/h
Charter · 🇧🇷 Brazil
US$ 1.6 mil – 2.5 mil/h
R$ 8.4 mil – 12.8 mil/h
Operate = direct cost/hour (fuel + maintenance + engine); excludes fixed costs (hangar, crew, insurance). World: US light-single charter avg ~US$1,500/hr (The Jet Collection); premium EU operators quote EUR6,500-8,350 ~US$7,000-9,000/hr incl. positioning (outlier). Range here = mainstream US/wet rate. BR: AS350 ~R$8,400/hr ~US$1,800/hr short-haul Sao Paulo; min trip R$10,720 ~US$2,500 (Sao Paulo-GRU), R$9,000 ~US$1,640 (Angra) per Flapper. BR figures from Flapper article (May 2020 basis, FX-adjusted, may be dated).
How we read this price · 6 sources · researched 04/06/2026
Pre-owned H125/AS350 B3e (2011+ production). Anchors: 2018 H125 asking US$2.4M (GlobalAir), 2021 H125 asking EUR3.1M ~US$3.4M (AvBuyer/Europlane), 2013 B3e US$2.3M (Aircraft Bluebook spring 2021 via AvBuyer guide), current new/low-time listing US$3,607,982 (Controller.com). Avg pre-owned market US$3.2M (aircraftcostcalculator/aviacost). New base ~US$3.3M (multiple 2025 sources; catalog spec ~US$3.5M). DOC variable US$859/hr (aviacost/aircraftcostcalculator, ~44 gal/hr). Median US$2.9M reflects mid-life B3e airframes. Sources accessed 2026-06-04. Note: earlier AS350 B2/B/D Squirrels (pre-2011) list far lower (US$0.4-1.3M) but are a different variant; excluded from H125 B3e median.
- GlobalAir - Airbus H125 for sale, 2018 H125 US$2.4M; 2022/2023/2025 new units price-on-call
- AvBuyer - Airbus H125 for sale, 2021 H125 EUR3.1M+tax; used range cited US$1.77M-3.5M, median ~US$3.3M
- Controller.com - Airbus H125 listings, 15 listings; new/low-time priced US$3,607,982
- AeroGurus - used H125, 51 listings, range US$431K-3.5M (incl. older AS350 variants); 2008 unit US$1.25M
- aviacost - H125 operating costs, variable US$859/hr, 44 gal/hr; avg pre-owned US$3.2M; US$1,688/hr total @325 hrs
- aircraftcostcalculator - Airbus H125, avg pre-owned market US$3.2M; DOC/variable cost basis (page returned 403 on fetch; figures via search snippet)
PTAX · R$ 5,12 / US$ · 22/09/2026
Market estimates for guidance only, not a firm quote. Confirm the value with a broker/appraiser before any transaction.
Temporal identity
First flight
27 de jun de 1974
FAA cert.
—
ANAC cert.
—
Deliveries start
—
Units produced
7.200
O Airbus H125 é a evolução do AS350 B3e, helicóptero leve de turbina em produção desde 2005 e conhecido no Brasil como Esquilo. Tem alcance de 357 nm, velocidade de cruzeiro de 140 kt e teto operacional de 15100 ft, com peso máximo de decolagem de 2250 kg. A cabine leva 5 assentos na configuração típica e até 6 assentos. Nesta página estão a ficha técnica, a estimativa de custo por hora de voo e a frota registrada no Brasil, com a evolução dos registros na ANAC.
Detailed specs
Performance
- Motor
- 1x Safran Arriel 2D turboeixo
- Range Nm
- 357
- Tipo de motor
- Single-turbine 952 shp
- Max Speed Kt
- 155
- Velocidade de cruzeiro
- 132 kt
- Empty Weight Kg
- 1.247
- Endurance Hours
- 3
- Fuel Capacity L
- 540
- Combustível
- 142,7 gal
- Razão de subida
- 2.244 ft/min
- Teto de serviço
- 23.000 ft
- Hover Ceiling Ige Ft
- 14.600
- Hover Ceiling Oge Ft
- 13.123
- Main Rotor Diameter M
- 10,69
- Max Takeoff Weight Kg
- 2.370
Cabin and comfort
- Doors
- 4 portas + sliding rear doors opcional + cargo hook 1.400 kg
- Seats
- 7
- Ac Optional
- Sim
- Configuration
- 6-7 lugares (1+5 ou 1+6), cabine versátil reconfigurável
- Configuração típica
- Crew 1 + Bench 5
- Useful Load Kg
- 1.123
- Noise Attenuation
- Cabine moderna, Fenestron NÃO presente (rotor de cauda convencional)
- Baggage Compartment Cuft
- 35
Avionics and engines
- Gps
- Garmin GTN 750/650 ou Garmin G500H TXi
- Cockpit
- VEMD (Vehicle and Engine Multifunction Display) digital + 4-axis autopilot opcional
- Autopilot
- Helionix-derived autopilot opcional + SAS
- Transponder
- Garmin GTX 345 com ADS-B Out
- Engine Monitoring
- FADEC dual-channel (Arriel 2D)
Operating costs
- Fonte de dados
- AviaCost, Airbus H125 Aircraft Ownership & Operating Costs Calculator (fuel burn 44 gph; variable $859/h; fixed $269,500/yr; $1,688/h at 325h) · aircraftcostcalculator.com, Airbus H125 / Eurocopter AS350 B3e ownership price & operating costs · aircraftloancalculator.com, The True Operating Cost of Airbus AS350 (engine reserve $23/h, $80k overhaul / 3,500h TBO; insurance $8-12k; hangar $12-16k) · Safran, Arriel 2D, the Airbus H125 engine (specs) · Airbus/Safran 2018 press release & HeliHub, Arriel 2D 25% TBO extension to 5,000h
- Fuel Burn Gph
- 56
- Msrp 2024 Usd
- 3.500.000
- Última atualização
- 2026
- Hourly Operating Usd
- 850
- Rotor Overhaul Period Hours
- 4.000
- Current Market Price Usd Low
- 2.200.000
- Engine Overhaul Period Hours
- 4.000
- Current Market Price Usd High
- 3.800.000
External dimensions
- Comprimento total
- 10,93 m
- Envergadura
- 10,69 m
- Altura
- 3,14 m
Weights & fuel
- Peso operacional vazio (OEW)
- 1.174 kg
- Peso máximo de decolagem (MTOW)
- 2.250 kg
- Carga máxima (payload)
- 1.075 kg
- Capacidade de combustível
- 540 L
- Capacidade de combustível
- 967 lb
Cabin
Standard configuration
1 zona6 typical seats (pilot included) · 7 max1 tripulanteBanco de 5 lug.
Typical factory configuration (curated data). The drawing below is schematic and at approximate scale; the actual layout varies by interior and year.
Cabin to scale: cross-section and profile
front cross-section · person = 1.75 m
Length
2 m
Width
1,65 m
Height
1,3 m
Volume
—
Baggage
—
Differences between variants
AS350 B3H125 (AS350 B3e)2005+
RangeMTOWCruiseCeiling
Key changes
Detailed variants pending.
History
- 1974First flight
- 1989 - Versão militar H125M (Esquilo Armado) operada pela FAB
A Helibras desenvolveu para a Força Aérea Brasileira (FAB) e Marinha (Esquadrões HU-1/HU-3) versão militar do H125 designada H125M 'Fennec', equipada com armamentos (metralhadoras MAG, lança-foguetes, mísseis ar-ar Mistral) e aviônicos militares. Frota brasileira FAB/Marinha/Exército de H125M chega a ~50 unidades, padronizada como helicóptero leve militar nacional. Programa SH-1 da Marinha utiliza H125M para CASA (Combate Anti-Submarino limitado) e patrulha.
- 2014 - Rebranding Eurocopter para Airbus Helicopters em 2014
Em janeiro de 2014, a EADS unificou as marcas do grupo sob 'Airbus Group' e rebranded a Eurocopter como 'Airbus Helicopters'. Toda linha civil ganhou nomenclatura H seguida de 3 dígitos: AS350 B3e virou H125, EC130 T2 virou H130, EC135 virou H135, EC145 virou H145, AS365 virou H155, AS532 virou H215, EC225 virou H225. Estratégia de marca unificada coincidiu com modernização tecnológica (Helionix, FADEC dual-channel, VEMD).
Market position
Market position analysis pending.
Brazil Fleet
Frota BR é uma das maiores do mundo.
O AS350 B3 / H125 (Esquilo) é o helicóptero mais popular do Brasil, frota RAB-ANAC estimada em 350-450 unidades operacionais, com forte concentração SP, RJ, MG e Amazonas. É o cavalo-de-batalha da aviação executiva, agropecuária, segurança pública (PMs estaduais, BOPE), e VVIP urbano.
Construído pela Helibras em Itajubá-MG (joint venture Airbus + governo BR), um dos poucos helicópteros com produção local, gerando suporte de fábrica + base de peças incomparável. Motor Turbomeca Arriel 2D (FADEC, hot-and-high performance), 6 pax + piloto, MTOW 2.250 kg.
Operadores BR típicos: charter VVIP urbano (BIB Helicópteros, Helicidade), agropecuário (pulverização adaptada ou ferry), governo (FAB tem variantes), e UHNW individuais. Mercado pre-owned: US$ 2.0-3.5M (B3e 2010-2018), US$ 3-4.5M (H125 2018+). Helibras dá garantia 2 anos / 1.000h.
466 registrations in the RAB (all statuses)
Full analysis: listing, mark reservations, charts and change log in the ANAC Monitor.
Open Analytics
Global fleet
Global distribution pending.
Lineage
Model with no documented lineage in the manufacturer's line.
Curiosities and highlights
Benefits
Bestseller absoluto Airbus civil, mais de 5.000 unidades
A família AS350/H125 ultrapassou 5.000 unidades produzidas em 2024, bestseller absoluto da Airbus Helicopters civil e líder global em segmento single-turbine. Mais de 25 milhões de horas de voo acumuladas. Operadores em todos os continentes usam H125 em missões civis (polícia, EMS, ENG, executivo, utility, mineração, agro, turismo). Custo operacional ~USD 850/h é competitivo para single-turbine de 6-7 lugares com hot/high real.
Helibras Itajubá MG produz H125 sob licença no Brasil
A Helibras (subsidiária Airbus Helicopters no Brasil) opera fábrica em Itajubá MG desde 1978, única planta de helicópteros em escala da América Latina. Produz H125 (e antes AS350 B/B1/B2/B3) sob licença Airbus para mercado nacional e exportação para América Latina. Aircraft 'made in Brazil' são contabilizados na frota Airbus mundial. Em 2024 a Helibras emprega 600+ funcionários e suporta toda frota AS350/H125 brasileira.
Hover OGE de 13.123 ft com motor Arriel 2D
O motor Safran Arriel 2D que equipa o H125 entrega 952 shp e hover ceiling out-of-ground-effect de 13.123 ft (com MTOW reduzido), incremento sobre o B3 original (11.880 ft). Permite operações em altitudes extremas (Andes, Himalaia, Alpes) e missões de mineração/utility em DAs até 14.000 ft. FADEC dual-channel reduz workload do piloto e otimiza consumo de combustível em cruise. TBO de 4.000h mantém custo de motor competitivo.
Limitations
Single-engine VFR, fora de offshore Petrobras e IFR comercial
Como todos AS350/H125, o H125 é certificado VFR single-engine. Fica fora dos contratos offshore Petrobras (exige twin-engine IFR CAT A, AW139, S-92, H225) e operações IFR comerciais com weather mins. Onshore VFR cobre 80%+ das missões civis no Brasil, polícia, ENG, EMS rural, executivo VFR-only, agro, turismo, mineração. Twin equivalente AS355/H145 ocupa nicho IFR/twin-required.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Airbus Helicopters H125 (AS350 B3e) cost?
A new Airbus Helicopters H125 (AS350 B3e) starts at US$ 3.5M (factory price). On the used market the value varies with year and flight hours; see real listings on this model's Market tab.
What is the range of the Airbus Helicopters H125 (AS350 B3e)?
The maximum range is 357 nm (357 NM · 661 km).
How fast is the Airbus Helicopters H125 (AS350 B3e)?
Cruise speed is 140 kt, equivalent to 259 km/h.
How many passengers does the Airbus Helicopters H125 (AS350 B3e) seat?
The Airbus Helicopters H125 (AS350 B3e) has 7 seats in total, counting the pilot seat: up to 6 passengers.
How many Airbus Helicopters H125 (AS350 B3e) are there in Brazil?
The Airbus Helicopters H125 (AS350 B3e) has no separate registration of its own in the RAB-ANAC: the registry matches the base model. The AS350 B2 family (3 variants) totals 466 units (data as of 9/22/2026).
Who operates the Airbus Helicopters H125 (AS350 B3e) in Brazil?
237 distinct operators operate 343 units of the AS350 B2 in the RAB-ANAC: 110 in air taxi (RBAC 135) and 233 in private operation (RBAC 91), concentrated in SP, RJ and MG (data as of 9/22/2026). Another 19 units are under registration reservation (tail number reserved, not yet operating). Name, fleet and base of each operator are on this model's Analytics tab and in the operators directory.
How much does it cost to operate a Airbus Helicopters H125 (AS350 B3e) per hour?
Jet Tracker estimate: about US$ 1,227 per flight hour at 400 h/year, of which US$ 712 per hour is variable cost (fuel, engine program, maintenance reserves) plus US$ 205,850 per year of fixed cost (crew, hangar, insurance), under Jet Tracker's default assumptions (Southeast Brazil, in-house crew, 400 h/year). Run your own scenario on this model's Costs tab.