Introduced in 1977, The Arriel is one of the current leading turboshaft engines. The 5,000th Arriel was delivered in 2001.

models

• Arriel 1C2: 733 hp (546 kW)
• Arriel 2B: 848 hp (632 kW)

specifications

• Turboshaft
• Compressor: 1 axial, 1 centrifugal
• Turbine: 2-stage axial
• Power turbine: 1-stage axial

used by

• Aerospatiale SA 365 Dauphin
• Eurocopter AS 350 Ecureuil