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Airbus H225 / EC725 Super Puma SAR

Airbus · Long-Range SAR / Offshore Helicopter / Long-Range SAR / Offshore Passenger Transport · France · Modern (1992–2009)

Airbus H225 / EC725 Super Puma SAR — Long-Range SAR / Offshore Helicopter / Long-Range SAR / Offshore Passenger Transport
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The Airbus Helicopters H225 is a long-range passenger transport helicopter developed by Eurocopter as the next generation of the civilian Super Puma family. It is a twin-engined aircraft and can carry up to 24 passengers along with two crew and a cabin attendant, dependent on customer configuration. The helicopter is marketed for offshore support and VIP passenger transport duties, as well as public service missions.

Specifications

Category
Rotorcraft
Sub-Category
SAR
Domain
Dual-Use
Era
Modern (1992–2009)
Country
France
Manufacturer
Airbus
Operator
Norway (offshore) / France / UK (offshore) / Royal Norwegian Air Force
Primary Role
Long-Range SAR / Offshore Helicopter / Long-Range SAR / Offshore Passenger Transport
Status
In Service
Service Entry
2005
Produced
100
Unit Cost (2026$)
~$35M
Propulsion
Turboprop
Engine
2x Turbomeca Makila 2A turboshaft
Thrust / Power
2,382 shp each
Launch
Ground / Ship (offshore)
Length (ft)
61.8
Wingspan (ft)
51.2
Empty Weight (lb)
11685
MTOW (lb)
24250
Payload (lb)
9900
Endurance (hr)
5.5
Service Ceiling (ft)
13500
Range (mi)
530
Max Speed (mph)
175