Military

H225MDESIGNED FOR THE MOSTDEMANDING MISSIONSA COMBAT PROVENMULTI-ROLE HELICOPTER

Introduced in 2005, the H225M has proven itself in combat service worldwide:Afghanistan, Lebanon, Libya and Mali.An evolution from the experience gained with the Cougar family, the H225M isthe latest version of this medium lift (11-ton class) helicopter.The H225M is equipped with:• Two latest generation Safran Helicopter Engines Makila 2A1 engines• A five-blade Spheriflex® rotor providing high levels of maneuverability• A state-of the-art glass cockpit and avionics• The most advanced Automatic Flight Control System.

The H225M excels in a full range of military missions:• Special Operations• Combat Search and Rescue• Tactical transport• Casualty / medical evacuation• Utility.

As well as in public service missions:• Search and Rescue• Firefighting• Coast Guard• Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) protection.

The H225M - a truly multi-purpose, versatile military asset – has the capability to operate both from ships and from ashore.

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The most demanding utility missionsSpecial Ops, Combat SAR and Personal Recovery missions require performance, precise navigation andsurvivability; qualities for which the H225M is outstanding.The French Forces are successfully operating the H225M in the harshest environments. The success ofthe H225M demonstrated in various theaters, reflects its excellent capabilities as a Force Multiplier andthe ability of this aircraft to offer decisive tactical advantage to any operator.

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Mission Capabilities• Ready for all environments- All weather, including in fully icedconditions- Day and night operable with state-of-the-art NVG compatibility- Sandy or maritime environments

• Outstanding range- 700 NM without refuelling- Air-to-air refuelling capability- Hover In-Flight Refuelling (HIFR)

• Cabin versatility• Easy and Fast recovery Systems

HForceA plug and play weapon systemallowing to turn a regular aircraft intoa light attack helicopter.Everything begins with option 0 :HForce ready (Fixed parts & harnessfor easy retrofit).

Major mission equipment• Multipurpose air intakes / sand filters• Auxiliary Power Unit• 990 liters (261 US gal) rear jettisonablefuel tank

• Flight Management System withDoppler, GPS and SAR modes

• Inertial Navigation System withembedded GPS

• Digital moving map displayed on anyLCD instrument panel

• TV + IR multi-sensor turret• Personal Locator System• Double Hoist, abseiling, fast ropingsystems

• Mission Planning System (Sirina 2),ideal for preparing missions quicklyand precisely according to helicopterperformances

7.62 mm machine gun in forwardcabin windows

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Tactical Transport missionsThe agility, high load capacity and easy cabin access of the H225M combined with fast cruise speed and longrange, make this aircraft the perfect tactical transport helicopter for troops and cargo, as well as for casualtyevacuation.

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Your satisfaction is our top priorityUp to 28 cabin seats orup to 14 energy-absorbing wall mounted seats

Easy cabin access• 2 large double central sliding cargo doors neverobstructed thanks to the 2 sliding windows

Easy cockpit access• 2 individual hinged doors for crew

Cargo transportConfiguration• Internal load: high density cabin floor 1,500 daN/m²• External load: max sling capacity 4,750 kg / 10,470 lb

Casualty / medicalevacuation• 11 stretchers + 5 attendants or seated injured passengers• 2 self-contained medical units with attendants

28 cabin seats Sling capacity

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Search & RescueSearch and Rescue missions require a fast, high-performance helicopter able to function in both hot and coldenvironments. The H225M offers superior performance, endurance, range and safety in all weather conditions. This helicopter can achieve the mission when others cannot deliver.

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Always ready to go:Demonstrated availability rate: >90%

First to arrive on the scene• Takeoff in less than 5 minutes• High cruising speed with low vibration

Exceptional endurance• A radius of action of more than 300NM, extendable by in-flight refuellingor Hover In Flight Refuelling

Very low vibration levels• Comfortable for crew and passengers• Minimal airframe and equipment fatigue

SAR mission equipment• Record-breaking 4-axis dual duplexdigital Automatic Flight ControlSystem including outstanding OEImanagement and Ground Speedmode

• Flight Management System withDOPPLER, GPS and SAR modes,Inertial navigation system withembedded GPS

• Search and weather radar• TV / IR camera, eye-safe laser telemeter• Double hoist with variable speed: usefullength 88 m (290 ft) - 272 kg (600 lb)

• Large bubble window for NVGsearch

• Emergency floatation certified up tosea state 6 level:automatic inflationwhithin flight envelop up to 150 kts;can also be armed by the crew

• Crashworthy seats for cabin crew• Casualty carrying installation forstretchers

• 990 liters (261 US gal) rearjettisonable fuel tank

• Hailers + searchlight

Public Services Firefighting• Belly tank.• Water cannon• or up to 4,000 liters (1,057 US gal)Water bambi bucket capability.

Coast GuardExclusive Economic Zone(EEZ) protection

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AdaptabilityThe H225M has been designed and is equipped for high survivability.

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Protection• Against 7.62 or 12.7 mm• Crew cockpit protection: armoured andenergy absorbing crew seats

• Armour plating in the cabin: eithercollective floor and walls or individualarmour plating carpets

H225M Survivability Equipment• Radar warning receiver• Missile approach warning system• Laser warning receiver• Chaff / Flare dispensers

Reduced VulnerabilityIR Suppressors• IR signature divided by 10 Fuel tanks• Self sealing and crashworthy MultiPurpose Air Intakes• Sand and ice protection Blades multibox structure• Bullet impact resistant

Main Gear Box dry runSuccessfully completed (exceeds FAR/CS29 requirements) without exemption,52 Minutes dry run achieved

Crashworthy structure and energyabsorbing seats• Reinforced structural main frames• High energy-absorption landing gear

Unrivalled redundancy in keysystems to maintain full functionalitydespite significant battle damage• Sensors/computer (dual duplex AFCS)• Displays (five, all multi-functional)• Redundant dual channel FADEC withback up

• Integrated Stand-by Instrument (ISI)with same display logic as main LCDs

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Technology The military certified (045-DGA) H225M has been designed to comply with the latest CS 29 amendments.Thanks to the dual-channel FADEC, the Safran Helicopter Engines MAKILA 2A1 turboshaft enginesdeliver more power. The 5-blade Spheriflex® rotor provides an exceptionally low vibration level, and themodular design of the mechanical assemblies allows for easier maintenance. The First Limit Indicatordisplays the available power in any condition and the power margin in All Engines Operatives (AEO) andOne Engine Inoperative (OEI) situations. This new generation helicopter features significant advances interms of man-machine interface displaying the right information at the right time.

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Blades• 5-blade Spheriflex® main rotor• Blades with multibox structure,capable of flight in severe icingconditions.

Monitoring SystemIntegrated maintenance assistancesystem Health Usage MonitoringSystem (HUMS) based on datarecording and pro-active monitoringfor flight safety enhancement.

Advanced Helicopter Cockpit AvionicsSystem• Four 8” X 10” LCD Multi FunctionDisplays

• One LCD Integrated Stand byInstrument for speed, altitude andgyro horizon backup

• 4-axis, dual duplex autopilot

The AFCS provides outstanding precisionand stability; its upper modes integratethe engine limitations in all AEO andOEI situations.It includes all SAR patterns, IFRprocedures, automatic approaches.It allows fully automatic hoveringcaptation whatever the speed.

Spheriflex®Fiberglass RotorHead

• Excellent maneuverability• Great stability• Very low sound and vibration levels

• Rotor engagement in winds of up to 55 kts

• Easy to adjust

Modern technology allowsfor greater safety

2 Safran HelicopterEngines MAKILA 2A1• Modular design for easymaintenance

• Blade shedding technology• 2 dual channel FADECs, withautomatic reconfiguration

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AvionicsThe H225M is equipped with state-of-the-art avionics and integratedcommunication systems. The systemsreduce crew workload whileenhancing mission capability for moresafety. At a glance, pilots have allnavigation and piloting data. EnhancedGround Proximity Warning System(EGPWS), TCAS 2 and ElectronicWarefare systems (EWS) asunpredictable information willautomatically be displayed whennecessary.

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HCare Service OfferTo contribute to helicopters’ availability optimization, Airbus Helicopters puts at operators’ disposal a robustworldwide-spread support and a wide choice of services that have been elaborated according to Customersoperational return of experience from the field.

HCare is organised around five main pillars.

• Material ManagementA suite of flexible solutions customisable to youroperations and needs, aiming at streamlining yourprocurement chain and optimizing parts availabilityand budgeting.

- HCare Easy: On-catalogue services with securedperformance

- HCare Smart: By-the-Hour services offering partsavailability, budget control & simple management

- HCare Infinite: Complete support solutionsproposing up to full fleet availability commitment

Our global distribution network, composed of Logistics platforms, regional and local inventories, ensuresefficient and cost-effective deliveries anywhere, anytime.

• Helicopter MaintenanceAlways seeking for better efficiency, we have madethe choice to be present everywhere in the world,with sustainable regional organisations and industrialmeans, at the closest from operations. Our localteams manage customer relation on a daily basis,and answer to any operators’ request. They areequipped with latest generation installations, benefitfrom experienced and trained technician teams, andare capable to offer state-of-the-art and cost-effective helicopter maintenance solutions.We can support you in the completion of aircraftmaintenance & repair, provide on-site assistance, andoffer upgrades ranging from SBs/STCs up toadvanced retrofits performed either in ourworkshops, or at your premises.

• Technical SupportAirbus Helicopters Technical Expertise organization answers to all technical requests, and support you witha 24/7 service around the clock.Our team of more than 150 qualified Tech-Reps provides on-site technical assistance, and perform On-the-Job Training for operators’ technicians to ensure first-class maintenance operations. For any request, get incontact by phone or through your customer portal Keycopter, and manage them up to their closing phase.

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• Training & Flight OpsTo optimize flight and maintenance operations, we offerlocal training centers with state-of-the-art means such asFull Flight Simulators (FFS) or Flight Navigation ProcedureTrainers (FNPT), and full-scale mock-ups for technicians.

Each year more than 8,000 trainees benefit from our HCareGraduate programs, and rely on our training centersworldwide to obtain their first qualification or renew it.With HCare Master solutions, we provide extensivesupport to prepare them for their missions and the use ofspecific equipment.

Finally, through our HCare Honors program, we can alsosupport operators in setting-up a dedicated training plan

for their teams, and deploy all necessary pedagogical means to reach the target.

At Airbus Helicopters, our key priority is to make our customers operate safely and efficiently their rotorcraft, and enhancetheir experience with us.

• Connected Services Through its Connected Services offer, Airbus Helicopters opens a new way of interacting with its customers. Suchsolutions pave the way to faster and easier data exchange between the helicopter manufacturer and operators. Thisexchange highly contributes to continuously improve the support and performance of your helicopters.We propose 3 lines of connected services aiming at improving performance in various operational fields.

Digitize: a set of valued apps, data as a service and digital interfaces supporting the digitisation of your helicopters,and contributing to the optimal management of your operations.

Optimize: a complete set of analytics services leveraging data’s strength to enhance safety, improve aircraft availabilityand optimize costs.

Achieve: A step ahead in data analysis. With Achieve, our experts support operations with data analytics consulting services in order to provide tailored solutionsto reach your specific targets. Benefit from OEM experience and knowledge of the worldwide fleet behavior,and unique technical expertise on your helicopters.

Whatever the time and wherever you are, access all services online just a click away.

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Characteristics

CAPACITYTroop transport: 2 pilots + 1 chief of stick + 28 seatsVIP transport: 2 pilots + 8 to 12 passengersCasualty evacuation: 2 pilots + up to 11 stretchers + 4 seatsSling load: 4,750 kg / 10,472 lbWEIGHTMaximum takeoff weight 11,000 kg 24,251 lbMTOW in external load configuration 11,200 kg 24,690 lbEmpty weight 5,740 kg 12,654 lbUseful load 5,260 kg 11,596 lbStandard fuel capacity 2,247 kg 4,954 lbENGINES 2 Safran Helicopter Engines MAKILA 2A1 Take-off power per engine 1,567 kW 2,101 shpPERFORMANCE AT MAX. GROSS WEIGHT, ISA, SL Maximum speed (Vne) 324 km/h 175 ktsFast cruise speed (at MCP) 262 km/h 142 ktsRecommended cruise speed 262 km/h 142 ktsRate of climb 5,4 m/s 1,064 ft/minService ceiling (Vz=0.508m/s = 100ft/min) 3,968 m 13,019 ftHover ceiling OGE at ISA, MTOW, takeoff power 792 m 2,600 ftMaximum range without reserve 909 km 491 NMat Recommended Cruise Speed standard tankEndurance without reserve at 148 km/h-80 ktsstandard tank > 4 h 20 min

Glossary

AFCS: Automatic Flight Control SystemAFDS: Automatic Flotation DeploymentSystemCVFDR: Cockpit Voice and Flight DataRecorderDMC: Direct Maintaining CostEGPWS: Enhanced Ground ProximityWarning SystemFLI: First Limit IndicatorFLIR: Forward Looking Infra RedFMS: Flight Management SystemGSPD: Ground Speed ModeHFDM: Helicopter Flight Data MonitoringHIRF: High Intensity Radiated FieldsHMI: Human Machine InterfaceHOMP: Helicopter Operations MonitoringProgramHUMS: Health and Usage MonitoringSystemICAO: International Civil AviationOrganizationLFR: Logistic Field RepresentativeMFD: Multi Function DisplayMGB: Main Gear BoxOEM: Original Equipment ManufacturerOGAP: Oil & Gas Availability Program OGP: Oil and Gas ProducersPBH: Parts by the HourTCAS: Traffic Collision Avoidance System

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2.12 m

6.95 ft

4.60 m

15.09 ft

4.97 m

16.30 ft

f 16.20 m

53.14 ft dia

f 3.15 m

10.33 ft dia

19.50 m Rotor Rotating

63.98 ft

2.00 m6.56 ft

3.00 m9.84 ft

5.25 m

17.22 ft

3.96 m

13.00 ft

4.10 m13.45 ft

16.79 m

55.08 ft

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THE VALUE OF EXPERIENCETHE SUPER PUMA / COUGAR FAMILYWorldwide Civil and Military Operations

The H225M has evolved from the vast experience accumulated by some 100 Super Puma

/ Cougar operators; more than 900 helicopters have been ordered in 62 countries.

The in-service Super Puma fleet has logged about 5.5-million flight hours.

ContactsFor more information, please contact:marketing.helicopters@airbus.com

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