The Eurocopter Super Puma EC225 is a long-range passenger transport helicopter designed and manufactured by Eurocopter. It has been in production since 2004 and has a base price of 18 million dollars. Intended to be the next generation of the civilian Super Puma family, the EC225 is a twin-engined aircraft that can carry up to 24 passengers. It is used for offshore support, VIP passenger transport duties, and public service missions. Four variants of the EC225 exist: the EC225 LP, EC225 Firefighting, EC225 SAR, and the EC225e. The EC225 also has a military counterpart known as the EC725.
Model No :
Eurocopter Super Puma Ec225
Manufacturer :
Eurocopter
Country :
France
Manufactured :
2004 to: Present
Engine :
2 × Turbomeca Makila 2A turboshafts
Power :
2,411 horse[Power]
Max Cruise Speed :
140 knots - 259 Km/h
Approach Speed :
NA
Travel Range :
463 Nautical Miles - 857 Kilometers
Fuel Economy :
0.89 nautical mile / gallon - 0.435 kilometres / litre
Service Ceiling :
19,350 feet
Rate of Climb :
1707 feet/minute - 8.67metre/second
Take Off Distance :
NA
Landing Distance :
NA
Max Tak eOff Weight :
11,200 Kg - 24,692 lbs
Max Payload :
5,744 Kg - 12,663 lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity :
671 gallon - 2,540 litre
Baggage Volume :
3.1 m3 / 109 ft3
Seats Economy/General Class :
24 seats
Seats Business Class :
0
Seats First Class :
0
Cabin Height :
1.45 metre - 4.76 feet
Cabin Width :
1.8 metre - 5.91 feet
Cabin Length :
7.87 metre - 25.82 feet
Exterior Length :
19.5 metre - 63.98 feet
Tail Height :
NA
Fuselage Diameter :
NA
Wing Span Rotor Diameter :
16.2 metre - 53.15 feet
The Super Puma EC225 is powered by two Turbomeca Makila 2A turboshaft engines that provide 2,411 horsepower, allowing it to travel at a top speed of 140 knots for a maximum range of 463 nautical miles. It has a rate of climb of 1,707 feet per minute and a service ceiling of 19,350 feet. Its fuel tank capacity is 671 gallons and its fuel economy is 0.89 nautical miles per gallon. Comparable aircraft include the
AgustaWestland AW101, the Sikorsky S-92, and the Mil Mi-38. The Super Puma EC225 is used by a number of civilian and military operators in countries such as Argentina, Botswana, France, Japan, Taiwan, Belgium, China, Spain, the United Kingdom, and more.
Eurocopter (now known as
Airbus Helicopters), the manufacturer of the Super Puma EC225, is the helicopter manufacturing division of Airbus. The company is a leading producer of civil helicopters and the most prolific manufacturer in the industry in terms of revenue and turbine helicopter deliveries. Airbus Helicopters provides helicopter spare parts, tools, and ground support equipment to civil, commercial, and military aircraft. The company’s main production facility and headquarters are at Marseille Provence Airport in Marignane, France, and a second main production facility is in Donauworth, Germany. Additional production plants are in Brazil, Australia, Spain, Romania, and the United States.
