Airbus’ H215M responds to military requirements for a proven cost-effective, high-performing and versatile medium-heavy utility helicopter.

Technical Description

Metric

Performance

One-engine inoperative (OEI 2 min 30 s)1,400 kW / 1,877 shp
Standard fuel tank capacity1,567 kg
Max fuel tank capacity 2,334 kg
Hover ceiling IGE2,800 m
Hover ceiling OGE 1,650 m
Fast cruise speed258 km/h
Max range with standard fuel tanks at SL 776 km
Max range with aux fuel tank 1,165 km
Max endurance with standard fuel tanks SL / aux fuel tank 4 hr, 00 min / 6 hr, 05 min

Dimensions

D-value18.70 m
Rotor diameter 15.60
Internal volume13.42 m3

Characteristics

Crew + troops 1 to 3 crew + 24 troops
Max takeoff weight (MTOW) 9,000 kg
Max takeoff weight with external load9,350 kg
Useful load4,268 kg
Max External load4,500 kg
Engine type2 x Safran Helicopter Makila 1A1 Turboshaft
Takeoff power1,357 kW / 1,819 shp
Imperial

Performance

One-engine inoperative (OEI 2 min 30 s)1,400 kW / 1,877 shp
Standard fuel tank capacity3,455 Ib
Max fuel tank capacity5,147 Ib
Hover ceiling IGE9,196 ft
Hover ceiling OGE5,413 ft
Fast cruise speed139 kts
Max range with standard fuel tanks at SL 419 NM
Max range with Aux fuel tank629 NM
Max endurance with standard fuel tanks SL / Aux Fuel tank4 hr, 00 min / 6 hr, 05 min

Dimensions

D-value61.35 ft
Rotor diameter51.18 ft
Internal volume473.86 cu. ft

Characteristics

Crew + troops1 to 3 crew + 24 troops
Max takeoff weight (MTOW)19,844 Ib
Max takeoff weight with external load 20,615 lb
Useful load9,409 lb
Max External load 9,920 lb
Engine type2 x Safran Helicopter Makila 1A1 Turboshaft
Takeoff power1,357 kW / 1,819 shp

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