The heavy-lift twin-engine helicopter

Derived from Airbus' mission-proven Super Puma/Cougar family, with more than six million flight hours worldwide, the H215 provides the performance best suited to customer needs. It delivers a maximum sling load of 4,500 kg, a cruise speed of 252 km/h and an availability rate greater than 95%. The rotorcraft is characterised by a proven and robust design, with a modern glass cockpit and 4-axis autopilot inherited from the industry reference, the H225.

Trusted by military, government and commercial operators in more than 50 countries, the H215 is certified for operations in the world's harshest environments, from extreme heat to continuous icing conditions. 

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A robust, heavy-lift multi-role asset

The H215 is a long-cabin multi-role helicopter with 866 km range, seating for 19 passengers (or 22 troops) and a cabin volume of 13.4 m³ optimised for aerial work with 642 km range, increased payload capacity and a cabin volume of 11.4 m³. 

Missions Technical description

  • 6 million

    Flight hours (Super Puma family)

  • 252 km/h

    Cruise speed

  • 4,500 kg

    External load

  • 6+ hours

    Max endurance (with aux tanks)

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Intuitive pilot assistance

The H215 is equipped with the 4-axis dual-duplex digital autopilot utilised on the H225. The glass cockpit features four multi-functional LCD displays, real-time power margin display (first limit indicator), and a redundant vehicle monitoring system. Pilots benefit from automatic hover, dedicated search and rescue (SAR) modes, and flight envelope protection. The NVG-compatible cockpit enables night operations, while full de-icing extends capability to continuous icing.

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Proven and versatile

A member of the proven Super Puma/Cougar family, the H215 is a heavyweight, twin-engine CAT A-certified helicopter powered by two Safran Makila 1A1 turboshaft engines. The platform delivers excellent hot-and-high performance with single-engine flight capability and maintains an availability rate greater than 95%.

The multi-role version features a large reconfigurable cabin, wide equipment options and all-weather capability including full de-icing certified for continuous icing. It covers the full spectrum of public service missions, SAR, medevac, law enforcement, passenger transport, firefighting with 4,000-litre water drops, and disaster relief.

The H215 offers optimal payload capacity for utility, powerline, firefighting and construction missions. Large sliding doors and rear access make it easy to load bulky freight and long loads, and external mirrors and a camera help assist crews during precision operations, like aerial work.

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

H215

What is the Airbus H215 used for?

The Airbus H215 is a heavy-lift helicopter designed for multi-role operations including passenger transport, search and rescue (SAR), law enforcement, firefighting, disaster relief, military missions, and aerial work. Part of the proven Super Puma family, it is certified for operations in the most demanding environments worldwide.

How many passengers can the H215 carry?

The H215 can accommodate up to 19 passengers in a civil transport configuration or up to 22 troops in a military seating layout, depending on version and mission configuration.

What is the H215's range and endurance?

Yes. The H215 can drop up to 4,000 litres of water per pass using bucket or belly-tank dispersal systems, and can carry more firefighters than any other heavy helicopter in its weight segment. Its high payload, four-axis autopilot, and all-weather capability make it highly effective for aerial firefighting in demanding terrain. 

What engine powers the H215?

The H215 is powered by two Safran Makila 1A1 turboshaft engines, each producing 1,400 kW (1,877 shp), delivering excellent hot-and-high performance and single-engine flight capability.

What avionics does the H215 have?

The H215 features a modern glass cockpit and a 4-axis dual-duplex digital autopilot, reducing pilot workload and enhancing safety in demanding conditions. The cockpit is NVG-compatible for night operations.

What makes the H215 suitable for harsh environments?

The H215 is designed for extreme conditions with a robust airframe, full de-icing capability, and certified performance in temperatures.

How reliable is the H215?

The H215 is part of the Super Puma/Cougar family, which has accumulated more than six million flight hours in operations across the globe. The H215 is trusted by military, government, and commercial operators in more than 50 countries.

Is the H215 the same as the AS332?

Yes. The H215 was formerly known as the Eurocopter AS332 L1e Super Puma. The name changed to H215 when Eurocopter became Airbus Helicopters.

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