Get more power from your H125/AS350 B3e helicopter by upgrading the VEMD software and boost your payload lifting capabilities by up to 140kg/309lbs.
Enhanced helicopter performance
H125/AS350 B3e operators can gain extra power from the helicopter’s Safran Arriel 2D engine by upgrading the existing VEMD (Vehicle and Engine Management Display) to the Power version.
Following the certifications obtained by Airbus Helicopters of this new feature on all new production H125s, a retrofit solution is available at Thales for the in-service fleet.
The VEMD Power retrofit consists in a software upgrade of the VEMD to make full use of the Safran Arriel 2D engine available power. It will significantly increase the performance of the H125 / AS350 B3e helicopter by giving pilots access to every ounce of power available and enhanced aerial work capabilities for operations in altitude and/ or hot weather conditions. The Hover ceiling Out of Ground Effect (HOGE) will be improved by more than 1,500ft – up to 12,600ft and load-lifting capabilities will gain up to +140 kg/309 lbs at higher density altitudes.
Imagine the concrete advantages for your operations. Whatever the mission you need to carry out, from fighting fires, spraying crops to hoisting the benefits are clear. What’s more, with increased profitability, thanks to a more useful load per rotation, the return on investment is quick.
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How can you upgrade your helicopter?
The VEMD Power retrofit is available for all H125/AS350 B3e helicopters and can be ordered from Thales global network of Support Centers in Châtellerault (France), Orlando (USA) and Singapore.
In order to meet Customers’ needs and to enable smooth operations, both in-shop retrofit and retrofit by exchange solutions are available. Contact us now to plan your upgrade.
Eligible VEMD equipment for upgrade
The following Part Numbers are eligible to undergo the VEMD Power retrofit:
| VEMD version | P/N In (before upgrade) | P/N Out (after upgrade) | Thales Service Bulletins | Airbus Helicopters Service Bulletin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OG Non NGG | B35000EA01/03 | B35000EA04 | B35000E-77-004 | AS350-31.00.98 |
| OG NVG | B35000FA01/03 | B35000FA04 | B35000F-77-005 | AS350-31.00.98 |
| NG NVG | B35000FB02/03 B35000FC03 |
B35000FC04 | B35000F-77-005 | AS350-31.00.98 |
Find out more
- Read the Air Zermatt customer testimonial on the Airbus Helicopters website: Swiss operator boosts the power of its H125s to ride even higher
Contact us
For any questions or to order the VEMD Power software upgrade, please contact us at marketing.ssh@fr.thalesgroup.com.