AS 350BA Squirrel
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| Length | 12.99 metres1,299 cm 0.013 km 0.00807 mi 42.618 ft 511.417 in |
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| Height | 3.5 metres350 cm 0.0035 km 0.00217 mi 11.483 ft 137.795 in |
| Width | 10.69 metres1,069 cm 0.0107 km 0.00664 mi 35.072 ft 420.866 in |
| Weight | 2100 kg2,100,000 g 2.1 t 4,629.706 lb 74,075.32 oz |
| Speed | 260 kph |
| Range | 555 km555,000 m 55,500,000 cm 344.861 mi 1,820,866.145 ft 21,850,393.679 in |
| Crew | Two to four |
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Replaced by the more capable S-70B-2 Seahawk aboard the frigates, the Squirrel has ceased dedicated embarked operations and is now used in the role of lead in helicopter training.
The training role includes the conversion of all RAN pilots to rotary wing flying, preparation of pilots for operational flying and flying observers and aircrewman for their basic utility training. The aircraft also provides training support for ship's flight deck teams.
