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H225M
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The Airbus Helicopters H225M (formerly Eurocopter EC725 Caracal), is a long-range tactical transport military helicopter developed from the Airbus Helicopters AS532 Cougar. It is a twin-engined aircraft and can carry up to 28 seated troops along with two crew, depending on configuration. The helicopter is marketed for troop transport, casualty evacuation, and combat search and rescue duties. Its civilian variant is the H225 Super Puma.
Specifications
| Type | Helicopter |
| Origin | France |
| Manufacturer | Eurocopter, Airbus Helicopters |
| Introduced | 2005 |
| Status | In service |
| Crew | 1 |
| Speed | 324 km/h |
| Range | 920 km |
| Ceiling | 6,095 m |
| Weight | 11.2 t |
| Length | 19.5 m |
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| France | 2,045 | confirmed |
| Italy | 14 | confirmed |
| Germany | Transport helicopter | confirmed |
| Brazil | 43 | confirmed |
| Indonesia | 14 | confirmed |
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