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Aérospatiale Eurocopter AS332 Super Puma / AS532 Cougar

Aérospatiale · Utility/Transport · France · Cold War (1970–1991)

Aérospatiale Eurocopter AS332 Super Puma / AS532 Cougar — Utility/Transport
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The Airbus Helicopters H215 is a four-bladed, twin-engined, medium-sized, utility helicopter developed and initially produced by French aerospace company Aérospatiale. It has been subsequently manufactured by the successor companies Eurocopter and Airbus Helicopters. The Super Puma is a re-engined and larger version of the original Aérospatiale SA 330 Puma. The military version is the Airbus Helicopters H215M, previously known as the Eurocopter AS532 Cougar.

Specifications

Category
Rotorcraft
Sub-Category
Utility/Transport
Domain
Dual-Use
Era
Cold War (1970–1991)
Country
France
Manufacturer
Aérospatiale
Co-Manufacturer
Eurocopter / Airbus Helicopters
Operator
Offshore oil/gas / military 40+ nations
Status
Retired
Service Entry
1981
Produced
700
Unit Cost (2026$)
~$18M
Propulsion
Turboprop
Engine
2x Turboméca Makila 1A2 turboshaft
Thrust / Power
3,800 shp total
Launch
Ground
Length (ft)
61.3
Wingspan (ft)
51.8
Empty Weight (lb)
9480
MTOW (lb)
19840
Payload (lb)
5511
Endurance (hr)
4
Service Ceiling (ft)
15090
Range (mi)
551
Max Speed (mph)
165