The AS350 AStar is a single-engine workhorse with the best performance in its category. Built and certified in the United States , this cost-effective helicopter accommodates five to six passengers in all forward-facing seats. High performance, enhanced maneuverability and reduced pilot workload make American Eurocopter's AS350 the preferred rotary-wing aircraft for a growing number of U.S. civilian users, air medical services and law enforcement agencies.

The Frankfort, Prestonsburg, and Grayson bases fly AStars.  

At a glance 
Max weight: 4,960 lbs. 
Capacity: 1 pilot + 5/6
passengers
Powerplant: 1 Turbomeca
Arriel 1D1 
Fast cruise speed: 140 kts.
External dimensions
Overall length with blade in front: 42.4 ft.
Minimum width with all blades: 35.1 ft.
Overall width with blades folded: 8.3 ft.

General data
Empty weight of standard aircraft: 2,690 lbs.
Maximum takeoff weight: 4,960 lbs.
Useful load: 2,270 lbs.
Maximum takeoff weight (with external load): 5,512 lbs.
Usable fuel capacity (standard tank): 143 gal.
Powerplant: 1 Turbomeca Arriel 1D1
Cabin volume: 105.94 cu. ft.
Baggage compartment volume: 35.3 cu. ft.
Standard seating capacity: 1+5

Performance data
Never exceed speed: 155 kts.
Fast cruise speed: 133 kts.
Maximum range (with no reserves): 360 nm.
Maximum endurance (with no reserves): 4.4 hrs.
Hover In ground effect ceiling (5 ft. skid height): 9,850 ft.
Hover out of ground effect ceiling: 7,550 ft.
Takeoff power: 732 shp.