The Ansat utility helicopter is designed to transport passengers and cargoes. The following versions also can be developed: administrative, patrol, medevac, search-and-rescue, fire-fighting, agricultural, training, and various military mission-specific modifications, including combat reconnaissance two-seater featuring small mid-section capable of carrying a variety of weapons.

The pilot's seat is installed in the starboard half of the cockpit; the portside seat is intended for passenger, or for trainee in the training version. The passenger/cargo compartment behind the cockpit is equipped depending on the helicopter version. The pilot and passenger seats are energy absorbing. Cargo is loaded and unloaded through two side doors and a rear hatch.

The helicopter can be fitted with either wheeled or ski-type landing gear. The helicopter mounts an electro-hydraulic digital flight control system. It can also carry weather radar and electro-optical equipment to enable night operations.