Eurocopter AS 532

The Eurocopter AS 532 Cougar is a multi-purpose helicopter first manufactured by Eurocopter upgraded by Aerospatiale Puma and developed as the Eurocopter EC 725. A replacement for the SA 330 Puma was designed, the AS 332 Super Puma and first flew in September 1977. it was fitted with two Turbomeca Makila 1A1 turboshaft engines, composite rotor blades, improved landing gear and a modified tailfin.

In 1990, all military Super Puma designations were changed from AS 332 to AS 532 Cougar to distinguish the civil variants from the military variants of the helicopter. Few variants of the AS 532 started to be developed. The AS 532 UL/AL was the armed version of the Cougar (or the Super Puma) and can be fitted with variety of weapons. The AS 532 SC is the naval version of the Cougar family used for anti-surface unit warfare, anti –submarine warfare, search & rescue and for sea patrol. The AS 535 was the French Army Combat Search and Rescue version and the EC 725 powered with two Turbomeca Makila 2A engines.

Specifications: AS 532 UB
Length: 15.53 m
Rotor diameter: 15.6 m
Height: 4.92 m
Powerplant: 2 x Turbomeca Makila 1A1 turboshaft
Maximum speed: 249 km/h
Cruise speed: 239 km/h
Range: 573 km
Service ceiling 3,450 m
Rate of climb: 7.2 m/s

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