The 11-tonne-category, twin-turbine H225M is relied upon 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 |
| Maximun speed, Vne | 324 km/h |
| Recommended cruise speed | 262 km/h |
| Max* range with standard fuel tanks at Vreco | 920 km |
| Max* range with standard fuel tanks capacity at Vreco | 1,253 km |
| Max* endurence with standard fuel tanks SL / Aux Fuel tank | 4 hr, 30 min / 6 hr, 09 min |
Dimensions
| D-value | 19.50 m |
| Rotor diameter | 16.20 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 load | 11,200 kg |
| Useful load | 5,250 kg |
| Max cargo sling load | 4,750 kg |
| Engine type | 2 x Safran Helicopter Makila 2A1 |
| Takeoff power | 1,567 kW |
| One engine inoperative (OEI 30s) | 1,784 kW |
| Standard crahworthy self-sealing fuel tank capacity | 2,277 kg |
| Standard + aux. fuel tank capacity | 3,059 kg |
Imperial
Performance
| Hover ceiling IGE ISA (MTOW - TOP) | 6,350 ft |
| Hover ceiling IGE ISA (MTOW - TOP) | 2,600 ft |
| Maximun speed, Vne | 175 kts |
| Recommended cruise speed | 142 kts |
| Max* range with standard fuel tanks at Vreco | 497 NM |
| Max* range with standard fuel tanks capacity at Vreco | 677 NM |
| Max* endurence with standard fuel tanks SL / Aux Fuel tank | Max* endurence with standard fuel tanks SL / Aux Fuel tank |
Dimensions
| D-value | 63.98 ft |
| Rotor diameter | 53.14 ft |
| Internal volume | 547.30 cu.ft |
Characteristics
| Seating (troops + crew) | 31 |
| Max takeoff weight (MTOW) | 24,250 lb |
| Max takeoff weight with external load | 24,692 lb |
| Useful load | 11,574 lb |
| Max cargo sling load | 10,472 Ib |
| Engine type | 2 x Safran Helicopter Makila 2A1 |
| Takeoff power | 2,101 shp |
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