With an availability rate greater than 95%, Airbus Helicopters’ H215 is a highly reliable and economical rotorcraft.
Technical Description
Metric
Performance
| Short / Long | |
| Hover ceiling IGE | 3.250 m |
| Hover ceiling OGE | 2,300 m |
| Recommended cruise speed | 252 Km/hr |
| Max range with standard fuel tanks at SL | 642 km / 866 km |
| Max range with aux fuel tanks | 772 km / 1,241 km |
| Max endurance with standard fuel tanks | 3 hr, 19 min / 4 hr, 25 min |
| Max endurance with SL / Aux Fuel tank | 4 hr, 02 min / 6 hr, 35 min |
Dimensions
| Short / Long | |
| D-value | 18.70 m |
| Rotor diameter | 15.60 m |
| Internal volume | 11.4 m3 / 13.4 m3 |
Characteristics
| Short / Long | |
| Crew + passengers / troops | Short: 1 or 2 + 17/20 Long: 1 or 2 +19/22 |
| Max takeoff weight (MTOW) | 8,600 kg |
| Max takeoff with external load | 9,350 kg |
| Useful load | 4,038 kg / 3,889 kg |
| Max External load | 4,500 kg |
| Standard fuel tank capacity | 1,228 kg / 1,613 kg |
| Engine type | 2 x Safran Helicopter Makila 1A1 Turboshaft |
| Takeoff power | 1,357 kW / 1,819 shp |
| One engine inoperative (OEI 2 min 30s) | 1,400 kW / 1,877 shp |
Imperial
Performance
| Hover ceiling IGE | 10,663 ft |
| Hover ceiling OGE | 7,546 ft |
| Recommended cruise speed | 136 kts |
| Max range with standard fuel tanks at SL | 346 NM / 468 NM |
| Max range with aux fuel tanks | 417 NM / 670 NM |
| Max endurance with standard fuel tanks | 3 hr, 19 min / 4 hr, 25 min |
| Max endurance with SL Aux fuel tanks | 4 hr, 02 min / 6 hr, 35 min |
Dimensions
| Short / Long | |
| D-value | 61.35 ft |
| Rotor diameter | 51.18 ft |
| Cabin Internal volume | 402.59 cu. ft / 473.86 cu. ft |
Characteristics
| Short / Long | |
| Crew + passengers / troops | Short: 1 or 2 + 17/20 Long: 1 or 2 +19 / 22 |
| Max takeoff weight (MTOW) | 18,960 Ib |
| Max takeoff with external load | 20,615 Ib |
| Useful load | 8,903 Ib / 8,575 lb |
| Max External load | 9,920 Ib |
| Standard fuel tank capacity | 2,708 Ib / 3,556 lb |
| Engine type | 2 x Safran Helicopter Makila 1A1 Turboshaft |
| Takeoff power | 1,357 kW / 1,819 shp |
| One engine inoperative (OEI 2 min 30s) | 1,400 kW / 1,877 shp |
Configurations
19 passenger transport seats
The two-pilot and 19-seat configuration is adapted for commercial passenger transport and offshore operations. The air-conditioned cabin and energy-absorbing seats in a staggered arrangement increase passenger comfort, while a central “aisle” and large windows impart a sense of space. In its one- or two-pilot configuration with 19-seats, the H215 is well suited for passenger transport duties.
22 troop transport seats
In its troop configuration, the H215 long seats one or two pilots and up to 22 troops on utility seats in a mixed back-to-back and face-to-face configuration. Easier access for equipment and personnel is provided through two large sliding doors in the cabin.
SAR or medevac
In its two-pilot, medical configuration, the H215’s long cabin can accommodate a variety of layouts. A sample configuration includes a stretcher and up to nine seats for cabin crew, including medical attendants, plus patients. Large access doors and unobstructed space provide for efficient cabin operations.
Casevac
In its two-pilot, multi-stretcher configuration, the H215 is ideal for casualty evacuation (casevac) missions. A number of configurations are possible, with a mix of crew and/or passenger seats or space for up to six stretchers.
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