The first H225 Super Puma already flies for the Ecuadorian Army

The first Airbus Helicopters H225 Super Puma for him Ejéecuadorian rcito ya isá carrying out its test flights at Marseille-Provence Airport, France. Photo with permission Boghossian Romain

The future of aviationóAn Ecuadorian military officer isá about to take off with the arrival of five Airbus Helicopters H225 Super Puma for the Aviationón part Noérecite. These propellersópteros of úlast generationón, known for their robustness, exceptional versatility and performance, to markáa before and afterés in the operations of the Ejéecuadorian rcito.

First H225 Super Puma for the Exéecuadorian rcito

Although the five H225s that the Exército are second hand, They have very few flight hours and H225 Super Puma what to receiveá Ecuador sound of úlast generationón, marking a before and afterés for this branch of the FFAA.

The H225 Super Puma is the úlast generationón of the Super Puma family, that has forged a history of ésuccess in ámilitary scope during más de 50 años. Con más of six million flight hours worldwide, this is a helixóPtero has demonstrated its ability to operate in the most difficult conditions.ás demanding, From the scorching heat of the desert to the géclear waters of the Áarctic.

At the moment Ecuador He is already an operator of the Super Puma, but in his versionón anterior AS332B. Of these the país has a fleet of 8 aircraft, but only one of them operational at the moment.

Characterístatics that do it único

The Airbus Helicopters website highlights, among other characterístatic, the next:

• Loading capacity: can carry up to 24 passengers or 11 tons of cargo, making it an ideal tool for transportation operations táskeptic, búsearch and rescue, evacuations sémedical and humanitarian assistance.
• Extended reach: They are autonomousíto flight up 1.150 kilómeters allows long-distance missions to be carried out without the need for resupply, what amplifiesíto significantly the radius of actionón part Noérecite.
• Technologyíto tip: Equipped with avióunique of úlast generationón, including an autopilot systemáfour axle attic, The H225 Super Puma offers precisionóunparalleled comfort and safety in flight.
• Multiple missions: this is a helixóptero can be adapted for an endless number of missions, even firefighting work.
• Unmatched performance: Its two Turbomeca Makila 2A1 engines give it exceptional power, allowéndole operate at high altitudes and climatic conditionsáadverse ethics.

A qualitative leap for the Exéecuadorian rcito

Incorporate it into itón of the H225 Super Puma represents a significant leap in the capabilities of the Ejéecuadorian rcito. These propellersópteros strengthenán national defense, to allowán an answer más ráprompt and efficient in the face of natural disasters and emergencies, and facilitateán the development of military operations in remote areas.

Dimensions:

• Total length: 19,50 m
• Total height: 4,97 m
• Fromámain rotor meter: 16,20 m
• Fromátail rotor meter: 3,14 m

Pesos:

• Pesos máximo at takeoff: 11.200 kg
• empty weightíO: 5.401 kg

Benefits:

• Speed ​​mácruise xima: 324 km/h
• Independentía máxima: 600 miles náUticas
• service ceiling: 6.096 m

Motorizationón:

• Two Turbomeca Makila 2A1 engines
• Power mámaximum per engine: 2.411 shp

equipment:

• Avióunique of úlast generationón with autopilot systemáfour axle attic
• Radar meteorológic
• navigation systemón inertial
• VHF/UHF communications system
• Ground proximity warning system (GPWS)
• floatation systemón
• Stretcher for evacuations métips

Ability:

• Until 19 passengers or 28 people sitting
• Weight úto 5.7 tons

The H225 Super Puma is used by más de 20 países all over the world, including France, España, Germany, Brazil, México, Chile, Colombia and Ecuador, being one of the helicópteros of their characterístics más successful and secure in the market.

We look forward to your arrival at the país of the first units in the prónext weeks.