Eurocopter AS332 Super Puma

The medium-lift helicopter built for transport and offshore operations.

Overview

Eurocopter France ICAO: AS32 1978–Present Active $15.5 million (2006)

The Eurocopter AS332 Super Puma is a development of the earlier Puma family. Introduced in the 1980s, it expanded payload and range capability. The helicopter has been widely used in civil and military roles.

Live Fleet Activity (AS32)

📡

Fetching live data…

Specifications

Units
Engine
2 × Turboméca Makila 1A1 turboshafts
Engine type
Turboshaft
Power
2 × 1,877 shp · 1,400 kW
Avionics
—
Wing tips
No winglets
Seats
24
Crew
—
Cabin width
5 ft 5 in  ·  1.65 m
Cabin height
5 ft 1 in  ·  1.55 m
Cabin length
22 ft 4 in  ·  6.81 m
Exterior length
55 ft 1 in  ·  16.79 m
Tail height
16 ft 4 in  ·  4.97 m
Fuselage diameter
6 ft 7 in  ·  2.00 m
Wing span
53 ft 2 in  ·  16.20 m
Baggage volume
109 ft³  ·  3.1 m³
Gross weight
—
Empty weight
—
Max takeoff weight
20,200 lb  ·  9,150 kg
Max landing weight
—
Max payload
9,900 lb  ·  4,500 kg
Fuel capacity
530 gal · 2,000 L · 1,600 kg (Jet A)
Max cruise speed
150 kt  ·  173 mph  ·  278 km/h
Maximum speed
—
Cruise speed
—
Approach speed
—
Range
460 nm  ·  530 mi  ·  850 km
Fuel burn
0.96 nm/gal  ·  0.47 km/L
Ceiling
19,750 ft  ·  6,000 m
Rate of climb
1,620 ft/min  ·  8 m/s
Takeoff distance
—
Landing distance
—
(/) tap to zoom
(/)
AS-332B1 Super Puma

Live fleet activity details

📡
Fetching live data…
All Active Aircraft Types
Flight Airline Reg Alt Speed Heading V/S

Operational Context

Eurocopter AS332 Super Puma — medium twin-engine helicopter

The AS332 first flew in 1978 and entered service in 1981. It incorporated structural and engine upgrades compared with earlier Puma variants. The design supports troop transport and offshore missions.

Two turboshaft engines producing approximately 1,800 shaft horsepower each power the helicopter. Cruise speed approaches 150 knots (278 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight exceeds 20,000 pounds (9,072 kg).

The AS332 became a mainstay of offshore transport and military aviation. Numerous variants have been developed. The aircraft remains widely operated globally.