- Eurocopter EC 225
Infobox Aircraft
name= EC 225 Super Puma
caption= Eurocopter EC-225 Super Puma MkII atParis Air Show 2007
type= Passenger Transport Helicopter
manufacturer=Eurocopter Group
designer=
first flight= 27 November 2000
introduced= December 2004
retired=
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developed from = Eurocopter AS 332 Super Puma
variants with their own articles= Eurocopter EC 725 Cougar TheEurocopter EC 225 Super Puma is a long-range passenger transporthelicopter developed byEurocopter as the next generation in the civilian Super Puma family. It is a twin-engined aircraft and can carry up to 24 passengers along with 2 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.Development
The EC 225 development was announced by
Eurocopter in June 1998, with the first prototype performing its maiden flight on 27th November 2000. It received safety certification from theEuropean Aviation Safety Agency in July 2004.Design
The EC 225 is based on the Eurocopter AS 332L2 Super Puma, improving upon the design with a five-blade main rotor incorporating a new airfoil shape to reduce vibration levels. The helicopter is powered by two
Turbomeca Makila 2Aturboshaft engines mounted over the cabin, which feature a dual-channel Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) system and anti-icing system to enable it to operate in very cold climates. Other improvements include a reinforced main rotor gearbox and a full glass cockpit with Active Matrix Liquid Crystal Displays.There are currently 4 configurations designed by
Eurocopter for the EC 225. The passenger transport version has seating arrangements for 19 passengers with a high-density seating arrangement accommodating up to 24 passengers. The VIP transport version has a large VIP lounge with seating for 8 passengers and a cabin attendant. The Emergency Medical Service (EMS) configuration has medical units for 6 stretchers and 4 seats for medical workers. Finally, the SAR configuration allows for Search & Rescue equipment with an operator seat, hoistman seat and up to 8 rescue seats and 3 stretchers.Operational History
Algeria became the first country to use the EC 225 when the Algerian Ministerial Air Liaisons Group (GLAM) received one in December 2004 for VIP transport duties.Variants
The
Eurocopter EC 725 is a military version of the EC 225.Operators
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*Algeria's Ministerial Air Liaisons Group operates 2 aircrafts for VIP transport duties serving the Presidency of the Algerian Republic. [ [http://www.eads.com/1024/en/pressdb/archiv/2004/en_20041222_ec225.html EADS N.V. - Delivery Of The First EC 225 To The Ministerial Air Liaisons Group Of The Republic Of Algeria] ] ;CAN
*CHC Helicopter Corporation ordered 22 aircraft in 2007 to support the offshore oil & gas industry in theNorth Sea , with possibilities for search and rescue duties. They are expected to be delivered between 2008 and 2012. [ [http://www.eurocopter.com/site/FO/scripts/siteFO_contenu.php?noeu_id=42&lang=EN Eurocopter Press Release - Eurocopter & CHC Helicopter Corporation Sign Contract For 16 EC225 Helicopters At Heli-Expo] ] ;JPN
* TheJapan Ground Self-Defense Force operates 1 helicopter in the VIP configuration for the Japanese Emperor’s Royal Flight Service and used to transport the Japanese Emperor, Prime Minister and official guests. [ [http://www.eads.com/1024/en/pressdb/archiv/2005/20050512_ec_ec225.html EADS Press Release - Japan Defense Agency Received First EC225 In VIP Configuration For The Japanese Emperor’s Royal Flight Service] ]
* TheJapan Coast Guard operates 2 aircraft for Transport and Search & Rescue duties. [ [http://www.eads.com/1024/en/pressdb/archiv/2005/20050512_ec_ec225.html EADS Press Release - Eurocopter Succeeds With EC 225 In Open Japanese Competition] ] ;PRC
* The Chinese Ministry of Communications ordered 2 aircraft in 2006 for their Rescue & Salvage Bureau. The helicopters will be equipped for Search & Rescue missions and are expected to be operational at the end of 2007. [ [http://www.eurocopter.com/publications/FO/scripts/newsFO_complet.php?lang=EN&news_id=407 EC 225 Is Ordered For The First Time In China By The Ministry Of Communications To Fulfil Search And Rescue Missions] ]
*Citic Offshore Helicopter Co. (COHC) ordered 2 aircraft in 2006 and expected to be delivered at the end of 2007. The aircraft will be in the offshore configuration and equipped with auxiliary pod fuel tanks for increased range. [ [http://www.eurocopter.com/publications/FO/scripts/newsFO_complet.php?lang=EN&news_id=415 Eurocopter Press Release - Citic Offshore Helicopter Co. Ltd. (COHC) & Eurocopter Announce The Signing Of A Contract For The Supply Of Two EC225 Helicopters At The Farnborough International Airshow] ] ;USA
* [http://www.bristowgroup.com Bristow Group] operates 6 aircraft and ordered 3 more forNorth Sea operations supporting the oil & gas industry, with deliveries expected to be completed in 2008. [ [http://www.eurocopter.com/site/FO/scripts/siteFO_contenu.php?noeu_id=42&lang=EN Eurocopter Press Release - Bristow Group Inc. Signs Three Orders & Eight Options For Eurocopter EC225 At Heli-Expo 2007] ]pecifications (EC 225)
aircraft specifications
plane or copter?=copter
jet or prop?=propref= {Eurocopter.com}cite web |url=http://www.eurocopter.com/site/docs_wsw/fichiers_communs/docs/TD_EC225%20.pdf|title=Eurocopter EC 225 Technical Data |accessdate=2007-07-12]
crew=1 or 2 (pilot + co-pilot)
capacity=24 passengers + 1 cabin attendant
length main=19.50 m
length alt=63.98 ft
span main=16.20 m
span alt=53.14 ft
height main=4.97 m
height alt=16.30 ft
area main=
area alt=
empty weight main=5,256 kg
empty weight alt=11,587 lb
loaded weight main=11,000 kg
loaded weight alt=24,251 lb
useful load main=5,744 kg
useful load alt=12,663 lb
max takeoff weight main=11,200 kg
max takeoff weight alt=24,690 lbengine (prop)=
Turbomeca Makila 2A
type of prop=turboshaft s
number of props=2
power main= 1,798 kW
power alt= 2,411 shp
power original=never exceed speed main=324 km/h, 201 mph
never exceed speed alt=175 kts
max speed main=275.5 km/h, 171 mph
max speed alt=148.5 kts
cruise speed main=260.5 km/h, 161 mph
cruise speed alt=140.5 kts
stall speed main=
stall speed alt=
range main= 857 km, 532 mi
range alt= 463 nm
max range main=985 km, 612 mi
max range alt=532 nm
ceiling main=5,900 m
ceiling alt=19,350 ft
climb rate main=8.7 m/s
climb rate alt=1707 ft/minReferences
External links
* [http://www.eurocopter.com/site/docs_wsw/fichiers_communs/docs/TD_EC225%20.pdf Eurocopter EC 225 Technical Data Manual]
* [http://www.aerospace-technology.com/projects/eurocopter_ec225/ Aerospace Technology - Eurocopter EC 225]
* [http://www.deagel.com/Commercial-Helicopters/EC225_a000463004.aspx Deagel.com - EC225 / EC 225 Super Puma]ee also
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*Aérospatiale Puma
*Eurocopter Super Puma
*Eurocopter AS 532
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*Sikorsky S-92 sequence=
* SA 330 - AS 331 - AS 332lists=
*List of helicopters
*List of utility aircraft see also=
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