Air Corps Fleet - Eurocopter AS355N
Introduction
The Air Corps in conjunction with the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform currently operate one Eurocopter AS355N aircraft. This aircraft entered service in 1997 and operates seven days a week in the Garda Air Support role.
Operational control of the aircraft remains with the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform, whereas the Air Corps provide pilots and aircraft technicians to the Garda Air Support Unit to fly and maintain the aircraft.
Roles
- Garda Air Support
| Aircraft Type | Eurocopter AS355N |
|---|---|
| Role(s) | Garda Air Support |
| Crew | 1 Pilot and 2 Gardai |
| Powerplant | 2 x Turbomeca Arrius 1A turboshafts |
| Rotor Diameter | 10.69 metres (35 feet, 1 inch) |
| Height | 3.32 metres (10 feet, 7 inches) |
| Length | 12.94 metres (42 feet 5 inches) |
| Armament | Not Applicable |
| Entered Service | 1997 |
| Max T/O Weight | 2,600 Kilogrammes (5,275 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Service Ceiling | 20,000 feet |
| Cruise Speed | 120 knots |
| Maximum Speed | 150 knots |
| Endurance | Mission Dependant |
| Range | Mission Dependant |