H225M technical information
Introduction
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 description
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
- 2,277 kg
- Standard + aux. fuel tank capacity
- 3,059 kg
Documents
Brochures
Military Range Brochure
H225M Brochure
Infographics
Infographic-H225M
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- Infographics
Military Range Brochure
H225M Brochure
Infographic-H225M
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