Military

H225M
DESIGNED FOR THE MOST
DEMANDING MISSIONS
A COMBAT PROVEN
MULTI-ROLE HELICOPTER

Introduced in 2005, the H225M has proven itself in combat service worldwide:
Afghanistan, Lebanon, Libya and Mali.
An evolution from the experience gained with the Cougar family, the H225M is
the latest version of this medium lift (11-ton class) helicopter.
The H225M is equipped with:
• Two latest generation Turbomeca Makila 2A1 engines
• A five-blade Spheriflex® rotor providing high levels of maneuverability
• A state-of the-art glass cockpit and avionics
• The most advanced Automatic Flight Control System.
The H225M excels in a full range of military missions:
• Special Operations
• Combat Search and Rescue
• Tactical transport
• Casualty / medical evacuation.
As well as in public service missions:
• Search and Rescue
• Firefighting
• Coast Guard
• Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) protection.

The H225M - a truly multi-purpose, versatile military asset –

has the capability to operate both from ships and from ashore.
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The most demanding

utility missions
Special Ops, Combat SAR and Personal Recovery missions require performance, precise navigation and
survivability; qualities for which the H225M is outstanding.
The French Forces are successfully operating the H225M in the harshest environments. The success of
the H225M demonstrated in various theaters, reflects its excellent capabilities as a Force Multiplier and
the ability of this aircraft to offer decisive tactical advantage to any operator.
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Mission Capabilities
• Ready for all environments
- All weather, including in fully iced
conditions
- Day and night operable with state-
of-the-art NVG compatibility
- Sandy or maritime environments
• Outstanding range
- 700 NM without refuelling
- Air-to-air refuelling capability
- Hover In-Flight Refuelling (HIFR)
• Cabin versatility
• Easy and Fast recovery Systems

HForce
A plug and play weapon system
allowing to turn a regular aircraft into
a light attack helicopter.
Everything begins with option 0 :
HForce ready (Fixed parts & harness
for easy retrofit).

Major mission equipment

• Multipurpose air intakes / sand filters
• Auxiliary Power Unit
• 990 liters (261 US gal) rear jettisonable
fuel tank
• Flight Management System with
Doppler, GPS and SAR modes
• Inertial Navigation System with
embedded GPS
• Digital moving map displayed on any
LCD instrument panel
• TV + IR multi-sensor turret
• Personal Locator System
• Double Hoist, abseiling, fast roping • Mission Planning System (Sirina 2),
systems ideal for preparing missions quickly
and precisely according to helicopter 7.62 mm machine gun in forward
performances cabin windows
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Tactical Transport
missions
The agility, high load capacity and easy cabin access of the H225M combined with fast cruise speed and long
range, make this aircraft the perfect tactical transport helicopter for troops and cargo, as well as for casualty
evacuation.
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Your satisfaction is our top priority

Up to 28 cabin seats or
up to 14 energy-absorbing wall mounted seats

Easy cabin access

• 2 large double central sliding cargo doors never
obstructed thanks to the 2 sliding windows

Easy cockpit access

• 2 individual hinged doors for crew

Cargo transport
Configuration
• Internal load: high density cabin floor 1,500 daN/m²
• External load: max sling capacity 4,750 kg / 10,470 lb

Casualty / medical
evacuation
• 11 stretchers + 5 attendants or seated injured passengers
• 2 self-contained medical units with attendants

28 cabin seats Sling capacity

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Search & Rescue

Search and Rescue missions require a fast, high-performance helicopter able to function in both hot and cold
environments. The H225M offers superior performance, endurance, range and safety in all weather conditions.
This helicopter can achieve the mission when others cannot deliver.
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Always ready to go:

Demonstrated availability rate: 98 %

First to arrive on the scene

• Takeoff in less than 5 minutes
• High cruising speed with low vibration

Exceptional endurance
• A radius of action of more than 300
NM, extendable by in-flight refuelling
or Hover In Flight Refuelling

Very low vibration levels

• Comfortable for crew and passengers
• Minimal airframe and equipment fatigue

SAR mission equipment

• Record-breaking 4-axis dual duplex
digital Automatic Flight Control
System including outstanding OEI
management and Ground Speed
mode
• Flight Management System with
DOPPLER, GPS and SAR modes,
Inertial navigation system with
embedded GPS
• Search and weather radar
• TV / IR camera, eye-safe laser telemeter
• Double hoist with variable speed: useful
length 88 m (290 ft) - 272 kg (600 lb) Public Services
• Large bubble window for NVG Firefighting
search 4,000 liters (1,057 US gal)
• Emergency floatation certified up to Water bombing kit
sea state 6 level:automatic inflation Coast Guard
whithin flight envelop up to 150 kts; Exclusive Economic Zone
can also be armed by the crew (EEZ) protection
• Crashworthy seats for cabin crew
• Casualty carrying installation for
stretchers
• 990 liters (261 US gal) rear
jettisonable fuel tank
• Hailers + searchlight
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Adaptability
The H225M has been designed and is equipped for high survivability.
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Protection
• Against 7.62 or 12.7 mm
• Crew cockpit protection: armoured and
energy absorbing crew seats
• Armour plating in the cabin: either
collective floor and walls or individual
armour plating carpets

H225M Survivability Equipment

• Radar warning receiver
• Missile approach warning system
• Laser warning receiver
• Chaff / Flare dispensers

Reduced Vulnerability
IR Suppressors
• IR signature divided by 10
Fuel tanks
• Self sealing and crashworthy Multi
Purpose Air Intakes
• Sand and ice protection
Blades multibox structure
• Bullet impact resistant

Main Gear Box dry run

Successfully completed (exceeds FAR/
CS29 requirements) without exemption,
52 Minutes dry run achieved

Crashworthy structure and energy

absorbing seats
• Reinforced structural main frames
• High energy-absorption landing gear

Unrivalled redundancy in key

systems to maintain full functionality
despite significant battle damage
• Sensors/computer (dual duplex AFCS)
• Displays (five, all multi-functional)
• Dual engine-FADEC with backup
• Integrated Stand-by Instrument (ISI)
with same display logic as main LCDs
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Technology
The military certified (045-DGA) H225M has been designed to comply with the latest CS 29 amendments.
Thanks to the dual-channel FADEC, the TURBOMECA MAKILA 2A1 turboshaft engines deliver more
power. The 5-blade Spheriflex® rotor provides an exceptionally low vibration level, and the modular
design of the mechanical assemblies allows for easier maintenance. The First Limit Indicator displays
the available power in any condition and the power margin in All Engines Operatives (AEO) and One
Engine Inoperative (OEI) situations. This new generation helicopter features significant advances in terms
of man-machine interface displaying the right information at the right time.
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Modern technology allows

for greater safety
Advanced Helicopter
Cockpit Avionics Spheriflex®
Fiberglass Rotor
System Head
• Four 6” X 8” LCD Multi Function
Displays • Excellent maneuverability
• Two 4” X 5” LCD Vehicle Monitoring • Great stability
Displays • Very low sound and
• One LCD Integrated Stand by vibration levels
Instrument for speed, altitude and • Rotor engagement in winds
gyro horizon backup of up to 55 kts
• 4-axis, dual duplex autopilot • Easy to adjust

Main Gear Box The AFCS provides outstanding precision

• Increased power and stability; its upper modes integrate
• Demonstrated 30-minute dry run the engine limitations in all AEO and
capability, cooling spray device OEI situations. Monitoring System
compliant with JAR 29 It includes all SAR patterns, IFR Integrated maintenance assistance
• 5-blade Spheriflex® main rotor procedures, automatic approaches. system Health Usage Monitoring
• Blades with multibox structure, It allows fully automatic hovering System (HUMS) based on data
capable of flight in severe icing captation whatever the speed. recording and pro-active monitoring
conditions. for flight safety enhancement.

2 TURBOMECA
MAKILA 2A1
• Modular design for easy
maintenance
• Blade shedding technology
• 2 dual channel FADECs, with
Avionics
The H225M is equipped with state-of-
automatic reconfiguration
the-art avionics and integrated
communication systems. The systems
reduce crew workload while
enhancing mission capability for more
safety. At a glance, pilots have all
navigation and piloting data. Enhanced
Ground Proximity Warning System
(EGPWS), TCAS 2 and Electronic
Warefare systems (EWS) as
unpredictable information will
automatically be displayed when
necessary.
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HCare Service Offer

To contribute to helicopters’ availability optimization, Airbus Helicopters puts at operators’ disposal a robust
worldwide-spread support and a wide choice of services that have been elaborated according to Customers
operational return of experience from the field.

Airbus Helicopters is always seeking for better

efficiency, and has made the choice to be present in
every areas of the globe, with regional organization
and industrial means, at the closest from operations.

To better answer the various mission needs we first have set-up a comprehensive material management
offer:

• HCare Easy: On-catalogue services

• HCare Smart: Contractual By-the-Hour programs
• HCare Infinite: Complete support solutions

Our global distribution network, composed of Logistics platforms, regional and local inventories, ensures
efficient and cost-effective deliveries anywhere, anytime.

Our Customer Centers manage customer relation on a daily basis, and answer to any operators’ request to
make sure you will get full benefit from your helicopters.

They are equipped with latest generation installations,

experienced and trained technician teams, capable
to offer local helicopter maintenance solutions either
in our workshops, or at your premises.

Our team of more than 150 qualified Tech-Reps

provides on-site Technical Assistance, and perform
On-the-Job Training to operators’ technicians for
first-class maintenance operations.

Airbus Helicopters Technical Expertise organization

answers to all technical requests, and support you
with a 24/7 service around the clock.
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To optimize flight and maintenance

operations, we offer local Training Centers
with state-of-the-art means such as Full
Flight Simulators (FFS) or Flight Navigation
Procedure Trainers (FNPT), and full-scale
mock-ups for technicians.

Pilots’ proficiency can be enhanced within your flight environment thanks to pilots’ accompaniment
and mission operational courses performed on-site.

Airbus Helicopters through its Connected Services opens

a new way of interacting with its customers. Such
solutions pave the way to faster and easier data exchange
between the helicopter manufacturer and operators. This
exchange highly contributes to continuously improves the
support and performance of your helicopters.

Airbus Helicopters through its Connected Services opens

a new way of interacting with its customers. Such
solutions pave the way to faster and easier data exchange
between the helicopter manufacturer and operators. This
exchange highly contributes to continuously improves the
support and performance of your helicopters.

We propose two suites of services:

- HCare Flight: support of Flight Operations

- HCare Fleet: support of Maintenance Operations

Whatever the time and wherever you are, access all services online just a click away.
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Characteristics

Glossary
CAPACITY
AFCS: Automatic Flight Control System
Troop transport: 2 pilots + 1 chief of stick + 28 seats
AFDS: Automatic Flotation Deployment
System VIP transport: 2 pilots + 8 to 12 passengers
CVFDR: Cockpit Voice and Flight Data Casualty evacuation: 2 pilots + up to 11 stretchers + 4 seats
Recorder Sling load: 4,750 kg / 10,472 lb
DMC: Direct Maintaining Cost WEIGHT
EGPWS: Enhanced Ground Proximity Maximum takeoff weight 11,000 kg 24,251 lb
Warning System
MTOW in external load configuration 11,200 kg 24,690 lb
FLI: First Limit Indicator
FLIR: Forward Looking Infra Red Empty weight 5,715 kg 12,600 lb
FMS: Flight Management System Useful load 5,285 kg 11,651 lb
GSPD: Ground Speed Mode MTOW in external load configuration 11,200 kg 24,690 lb
HFDM: Helicopter Flight Data Monitoring Maximum cargo-sling load 4,750 kg 10,472 lb
HIRF: High Intensity Radiated Fields
Standard fuel capacity 2,247 kg 4,954 lb
HMI: Human Machine Interface
HOMP: Helicopter Operations Monitoring ENGINES 2 TURBOMECA MAKILA 2A1
Program Take-off power per engine 1,567 kW 2,101 shp
HUMS: Health and Usage Monitoring PERFORMANCE AT MAX. GROSS WEIGHT, ISA, SL
System Maximum speed (Vne) 324 km/h 175 kts
ICAO: International Civil Aviation Fast cruise speed (at MCP) 262 km/h 142 kts
Organization
Recommended cruise speed 262 km/h 142 kts
LFR: Logistic Field Representative
MFD: Multi Function Display Rate of climb 5,4 m/s 1,064 ft/min
MGB: Main Gear Box Service ceiling (Vz=0.508m/s = 100ft/min) 3,968 m 13,019 ft
OEM: Original Equipment Manufacturer Hover ceiling OGE at ISA, MTOW, takeoff power 792 m 2,600 ft
OGAP: Oil & Gas Availability Program Maximum range without reserve 909 km 491 NM
OGP: Oil and Gas Producers
at Economical Cruise Speed
PBH: Parts by the Hour
TCAS: Traffic Collision Avoidance System Endurance without reserve at 148 km/h-80 kts > 4 h 20 min
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19.50 m Rotor Rotating

63.98 ft
f 16.20 m
53.14 ft dia

f 3.15 m
10.33 ft dia

4.60 m 4.97 m
15.09 ft 16.30 ft

5.25 m
17.22 ft
16.79 m
55.08 ft

3.96 m
13.00 ft
2.00 m
6.56 ft
2.12 m
6.95 ft

3.00 m
9.84 ft

4.10 m
13.45 ft
THE VALUE
OF EXPERIENCE
THE SUPER PUMA / COUGAR FAMILY
Worldwide Civil and Military Operations
The H225M has evolved from the vast experience accumulated by some 100 Super Puma
/ Cougar operators; more than 900 helicopters have been ordered in 52 countries.
The in-service Super Puma fleet has logged about 5-million flight hours.
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