- 01 Mar 2023
- Mike Chase
- Helicopter Comparisons
The performance and takeoff weight of the popular Twin Squirrel has been progressively increased over the years and the AS355N has two 479 shp Turbomeca Arrius 1A engines in place of the 425 shp Allison 250s of the earlier AS355F-2 and a 5,732 lb takeoff weight. This versatile twin turbine helicopter has seating for four in the rear plus two crew.