Super Puma
Main description
State of the Art
and Experienced
Tailored for the most demanding operators, the EC225 is an 11-ton helicopter integrating all the latest technological innovations. The two TURBOMECA MAKILA 2A1 engines, the main gear box and the 5-blade rotor give this machine the power for a high payload, along range and a fast cruise speed. Its flight endurance exceeds 5 hours 30 min. Most of all, this aircraft meets the latest JAR 29 amendments, including the 30-minute dry run demonstration for the main gear box.
Technical Data
Even more power
The EC225 offers high operational availability and payload, long range and fast speeds.
The Value of Experience
The Super Puma Family
Worldwide Civil and Military
Operations
The EC225 has evolved from the vast experience accumulated by some 100 Super Puma operators; some 900 helicopters have been ordered in 52 countries. The in-service Super Puma fleet has logged more than 4,4-million hours and the fleet leader has flown 39,300 hours.
CAPACITY |
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| Passenger transport | 2 pilots + 19 passengers with comfort seats |
| SAR | 2 pilots + 4 crew with comfort seats + up to 20 pax or 3 stretchers |
| Executive / VIP |
2 pilots + 8 to 12 passengers |
WEIGHTS |
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| Maximum take-off weight | 11,000 kg | 24,251 lb |
| Maximum take-off weight with external load | 11,200 kg | 24,690 lb |
| Useful load, standard configuration | 5,540 kg | 12,213 lb |
| Sling load | 4,750 kg | 10,472 lb |
| Standard usable fuel capacity (2,553 l) |
2,017 kg |
4,447 lb |
2 TURBOMECA MAKILA 2A1 TURBINE ENGINES
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| Maximum power per engine (OEI 30") |
1,776 kW | 2,382 shp |
PERFORMANCE
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| Maximum speed (VNE) | 324 km per hr | 175 kts |
| Maximum cruise speed (at MCP) | 262 km per hr | 142 kts |
| Maximum range with standard tanks | 838 km | 452 nm |
| Maximum endurance |
5 hr 38 min | |
OPERATION LIMITATIONS
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| Maximum altitude (in flight) |
6,095 m (Pressure Altitude) |
20,000 ft (Pressure Altitude) |
| Minimum temperature (basic) |
-30°C / -22°F |
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| Minimum temperature with extreme cold weather kit |
-45°C / -49°F |
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| Maximum temperature | ISA + 40°C / ISA + 104°F (limited to 50°C / 122°F) | |
Glossary
ADELT: Automatically Deployable Emergency Locator Transmitter
AEO: All Engines Operative
AFCS: Automatic Flight Control System
FADEC: Full Authority Digital Engine Control
FLIR: Forward Looking Infrared
GPS: Global Positioning System
IFR: Instrumental Flight Rules
MCP: Maximum Continuous Power
OEI: One Engine Inoperative
SAR: Search and Rescue
TCAS: Traffic Collision and Avoidance System
VNE: Never Exceed Speed
VMS: Vehicle Management System
