The 11-tonne-category, twin-turbine H225M is counted on as a force multiplier by many air forces worldwide thanks to its outstanding endurance and fast cruise speed.

Technical Information

Metric

Performance

Hover ceiling IGE ISA (MTOW - TOP)1,935 m
Hover ceiling OGE ISA (MTOW (TOP)792 m
Maximum speed, VNE324 km/h
Recommended cruise speed262 km/h
Max range with standard fuel tanks 920 km
Max range with extended fuel tanks 1,253 km
Max endurance with standard fuel tanks4 hr, 30 min

Dimensions

D-value19.50 m
Rotor diameter16.20 m
Internal volume (S1+S2)15.50 m3

Characteristics

Seating (troops + crew) 31
Max takeoff weight (MTOW)11,000 kg
Max takeoff weight with external load11,200 kg
Useful load5,250 kg
Max cargo sling load4,750 kg
Engine type2 x Safran Helicopter Makila 2A1
Takeoff power1,567 kW
One engine inoperative (OEI 30s)1,784 kW
Standard crashworthy self-sealing fuel tank capacity2,277 kg
Standard + aux. fuel tank capacity3,059 kg
Imperial

Performance

Hover ceiling IGE ISA (MTOW - TOP)6,350 ft
Hover ceiling IGE ISA (MTOW - TOP)2,600 ft
Maximum speed, VNE175 kts
Recommended cruise speed142 kts
Max range with standard fuel tanks497 NM
Max range with extended fuel tanks 677 NM
Max endurance with standard fuel tanks 4h 30min

Dimensions

D-value 63.98 ft
Rotor diameter53.14 ft
Internal volume 547.30 cu.ft

Characteristics

Seating (troops + crew)31
Max takeoff weight (MTOW)24,250 lb
Max takeoff weight with external load24,692 lb
Useful load11,574 lb
Max cargo sling load10,472 Ib
Engine type2 x Safran Helicopter Makila 2A1
Takeoff power2,101 shp

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