Eurocopter Super Puma EC225

The heavy twin helicopter built for offshore transport and rescue.

Overview

Eurocopter France ICAO: EC25 2004–Present Active $13 million

The Eurocopter EC225 Super Puma is a long-range development of the Super Puma family. Introduced in the 2000s, it serves offshore oil and gas transport and search and rescue missions. The aircraft emphasizes passenger capacity and range.

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Specifications

Units
Engine
2 × Turbomeca Makila 2A1 turboshafts
Engine type
Turboshaft
Power
2 × 2,411 shp · 1,798 kW
Avionics
DF935 (Chelton), Flight Management System CMA9000, ATC Transponder TDR94
Wing tips
No winglets
Seats
24
Crew
—
Cabin width
5 ft 11 in  ·  1.80 m
Cabin height
4 ft 9 in  ·  1.45 m
Cabin length
25 ft 10 in  ·  7.87 m
Exterior length
64 ft 0 in  ·  19.50 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
106 ft³  ·  3.0 m³
Gross weight
—
Empty weight
—
Max takeoff weight
24,700 lb  ·  11,200 kg
Max landing weight
—
Max payload
12,700 lb  ·  5,750 kg
Fuel capacity
730 gal · 2,800 L · 2,200 kg (Jet A)
Max cruise speed
150 kt  ·  173 mph  ·  278 km/h
Maximum speed
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Cruise speed
—
Approach speed
—
Range
532 nm  ·  610 mi  ·  990 km
Fuel burn
0.89 nm/gal  ·  0.44 km/L
Ceiling
20,000 ft  ·  6,100 m
Rate of climb
1,710 ft/min  ·  9 m/s
Takeoff distance
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Landing distance
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Operational Context

Eurocopter EC225 Super Puma — heavy twin-engine helicopter

The EC225 first flew in 2000 and entered service in 2004. It features a five-blade main rotor and updated avionics systems. The helicopter is optimized for long offshore sectors.

Two turboshaft engines producing approximately 2,400 shaft horsepower each power the EC225. Cruise speed approaches 150 knots (278 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight exceeds 24,000 pounds (10,886 kg).

The EC225 has been widely used in offshore transport and government rescue roles. Operational refinements followed service experience. The aircraft remains active with civil and military operators.

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