EUROCOPTER EC225 LP
Japanese ground self defence force JG-1021 STH VIP type C/N 2645
Caractéristiques
EC225
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The Eurocopter EC225 Super Puma Mk II+ is a long-range passenger transport helicopter developed by Eurocopter as the next generation in the civilian Super Puma family. It is a twin-engined aircraft and can carry up to 24 passengers along with 2 crew and a cabin attendant, dependent on customer configuration. The helicopter is marketed for offshore support and VIP passenger transport duties, as well as public service missions.
Development
Design
Variants
L'EC225 est un hélicoptère de la classe 11 tonnes fabriqué par Eurocopter qui a effectué son premier vol en novembre 2000. Son équivalent militaire est l'Eurocopter EC725. Il est le dernier né de la famille des Super Pumas.
Caractéristiques
Sa principale utilisation dans le secteur civil est l'exploitation off-shore pour le compte des pétroliers (relève des personnels sur plate forme pétrolière et missions SAR). Quelques appareils sont aussi utilisés pour le transport des personnalités gouvernementales (Japon, Algérie,...). Il se caractérise par rapport au Super Puma L2 ou AS332L2 par un rotor cinq pales, une plus grande autonomie et une charge utile plus élevée ainsi qu'une nouvelle avionique. Il est équipé de deux turbomoteurs Makila 2A (ou 2A1) de Turbomeca d'une puissance maximum en mode d'urgence de 2 450 ch chacun à régulation FADEC totalement électronique, ce qui est une première dans la famille Super Puma.
EC225
- Rôle : Hélicoptère de transport civil - Constructeur Eurocopter - Premier vol novembre 2000 ;
- Motorisation : Moteur Turbomeca Makila 2A (or 2A1) - Nombre 2 ;
- Type Turbine : Puissance unitaire 1 801 kW / 2415 ch ;
- Nombre de pales : 5 rotor principal, 4 rotor anti couple ;
- Masses : Charge utile 5744 kg - Maximale 11 000 kg.
Performances
Vitesse de croisière : 275,5 km/h
Vitesse maximale : 324 km/h
Plafond : 5 900 m
Vitesse ascensionnelle : 522 m/min
Distance franchissable : 937 km
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The Eurocopter EC225 Super Puma Mk II+ is a long-range passenger transport helicopter developed by Eurocopter as the next generation in the civilian Super Puma family. It is a twin-engined aircraft and can carry up to 24 passengers along with 2 crew and a cabin attendant, dependent on customer configuration. The helicopter is marketed for offshore support and VIP passenger transport duties, as well as public service missions.
Development
The EC225 development was announced by Eurocopter in June 1998, with the first prototype performing its maiden flight on 27 November 2000. It received safety certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency in July 2004.
Design
The EC225 is based on the Eurocopter AS332L2 Super Puma, improving upon the design with a five-blade main rotor incorporating a new airfoil shape to reduce vibration levels. The helicopter is powered by two Turbomeca Makila 2A1 turboshaft engines mounted over the cabin, which feature a dual-channel Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) system and anti-icing system to enable it to operate in very cold climates. Other improvements include a reinforced main rotor gearbox and a full glass cockpit with Active Matrix Liquid Crystal Displays. There are currently 4 configurations designed by Eurocopter for the EC225. The passenger transport version has seating arrangements for 19 passengers with a high-density seating arrangement accommodating up to 24 passengers. The VIP transport version has a large VIP lounge with seating for 8 passengers and a cabin attendant. The Emergency Medical Service (EMS) configuration has medical units for 6 stretchers and 4 seats for medical workers. Finally, the SAR configuration allows for Search & Rescue equipment with an operator seat, hoistman seat and up to 8 rescue seats and 3 stretchers.
Variants
EC225 LP - An improved variant of the AS332 L2.
EC225 Firefighting/SAR - EC225 with water bombing kits, FLIR, and all-weather radar for search, rescue, and firefighting operations.
EC225 Firefighting/SAR - EC225 with water bombing kits, FLIR, and all-weather radar for search, rescue, and firefighting operations.