Eurocopter Cougar

The medium-lift helicopter designed for military and civil transport.

Eurocopter AS-532UL Cougar Swiss Air Force. © Jean-Luc Altherr

Overview

Eurocopter France ICAO: AS32 1978–Present Active $23 million

The Eurocopter Cougar refers broadly to the AS532 family of medium transport helicopters. Developed from the Puma lineage, it entered service in the 1990s. The aircraft supports both military and civil operations.

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Specifications

Units
Engine
2 × Turbomeca Makila 1A1 turboshafts
Engine type
Turboshaft
Power
2 × 1,589 shp · 1,185 kW
Avionics
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Wing tips
No winglets
Seats
29
Crew
—
Cabin width
5 ft 11 in  ·  1.80 m
Cabin height
4 ft 9 in  ·  1.45 m
Cabin length
20 ft 2 in  ·  6.15 m
Exterior length
64 ft 0 in  ·  19.50 m
Tail height
16 ft 2 in  ·  4.92 m
Fuselage diameter
6 ft 7 in  ·  2.00 m
Wing span
53 ft 2 in  ·  16.20 m
Baggage volume
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Gross weight
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Empty weight
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Max takeoff weight
19,800 lb  ·  9,000 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
147 kt  ·  169 mph  ·  272 km/h
Maximum speed
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Cruise speed
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Approach speed
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Range
549 nm  ·  630 mi  ·  1,020 km
Fuel burn
0.30 nm/gal  ·  0.15 km/L
Ceiling
11,320 ft  ·  3,500 m
Rate of climb
1,420 ft/min  ·  7 m/s
Takeoff distance
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Landing distance
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Swiss Air Force Eurocopter AS532UL Cougar T-339

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Operational Context

Eurocopter Cougar — twin-engine medium transport helicopter

The Cougar family evolved to provide improved payload and range over earlier Puma variants. It features a spacious cabin and reinforced airframe. Military and civil versions share common structural design.

Powered by twin turboshaft engines producing roughly 1,800 shaft horsepower each, the Cougar cruises at approximately 150 knots (278 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight typically exceeds 20,000 pounds (9,072 kg).

The Cougar is used globally for transport, search and rescue, and offshore missions. Its reliability has supported long service life. The aircraft remains in production in updated forms.