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, VNE 324 km/h
Recommended cruise speed 262 km/h
Max range with standard fuel tanks 920 km
Max range with extended fuel tanks 1,253 km
Max endurance with standard fuel tanks 4 hr, 30 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 crashworthy 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
Maximum speed, VNE 175 kts
Recommended cruise speed 142 kts
Max range with standard fuel tanks 497 NM
Max range with extended fuel tanks 677 NM
Max endurance with standard fuel tanks 4h 30min

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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