H225

The Airbus Helicopters H225, formerly the Eurocopter EC 225, is the latest development of Cougar/Super Puma family of helicopters for heavy transport in the 11-ton class segment. The H225 features a five-blade main rotor of the 'Spheriflex' type that provides optimum lift performance and reliability. The main rotor blades are equipped with a very advanced airfoil shape providing the aircraft with an extremely low vibration level. It is powered by two Makila 2A turbo shaft engines with dual-channel full authority digital engine control (FADEC) system and anti-icing system for operation in extremely cold climate. The helicopter gearbox has been reinforced incorporating advanced materials and new structural solutions such as rigid frames. Eurocopter is marketing the EC225 twin-engine helicopter for a wide range of missions for the commercial market. It can assume offshore transport roles carrying up to 24 passengers and one cabin attendant in addition to the crew. It the Very Important Person (VIP) transport version the EC225 can accommodate from 8 to 10 passengers. Search and rescue missions can be assigned to this aircraft as well. However, offshore and VIP transport remain the primary roles. Overall performance stays highly reliable and the helicopter handle characteristics benefit from a full digital glass-cockpit and a digital 4-axis autopilot. The first EC225 prototype performed the maiden flight in November 2000. It shares lots of characteristics and design solutions with Eurcopter's EC 725, which is intended for the military market. To date, 22 EC225/EC725 helicopters have been ordered and the total amount of Cougar/Super Pumas produced stands at 682. The first EC225 civil helicopter was delivered to the government of Algeria after rolling off the assembly line at Marignane, France, on December 22, 2004.

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