• Mission

Main description

Faster, Further, Safer.
Eurocopter is proud to present the new addition to the Super Puma helicopter product line – the high performance EC225. This 11 ton helicopter benefits from the proven experience of the Super Puma family and integrates all the latest technological innovations. The 2 new TURBOMECA MAKILA 2A engines, the improved main gear box, the new highly aerodynamic efficient 5-bladed rotor gives this machine more power, increased payload, longer range and faster cruise speed.

• Technologies

  New Technologies allow for greater safety

  The EC255 has been designed to comply with the latest JAR 29 amendments. It integrates all the latest technological innovations to cope with the most stringent technical and operational requirements for all types of missions. The new TURBOMECA MAKILA 2A turboshaft engine – equipped with a dual-channel FADEC system – gives even more power, the new 5-bladed rotor provides an exceptionally low vibration level, the modular design of the mechanical assemblies allows for easier maintenance. This new generation helicopter also features significant advances in terms of man-machine interface, decision-making and piloting aids. Two large LCD multi function displays provide all the necessary pilot, navigation and mission information. The First Limit Indicator displays the available power whatever the conditions and the power margin in AEO and OEI situations.

  Higher Technologies for more safety

• ARMS

  

  Integrated maintenance
  assistance system (HUMS)
  based on data recording
  and pro-active monitoring
  for flight safety enhancement.

• Advanced Helicopter Cockpit Avionics System

  • Four 6” X 8” LCD
    Multi Function Displays

  • Two 4” X 5” VMS
    color displays

  • One 5 ATI LCD
    Integrated Stand by Instrument

  • New 4 axis,
    dual duplex autopilot,
    Air Data Computers and Attitude
    and Heading Reference system.

  The new AFCS provides an outstanding precision and stability and its higher modes integrate the engine limitations in all AEO and OEI situations. It also performs fully automatic approaches from 160 kts to 0kts/30ft in SAR mode.
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  2 TURBOMECA
  MAKILA 2A
  

  • modular design for easier maintenance

  • blade shedding technology

  • 2 dual channel FADECs, with automatic reconfiguration in case of single channel failure. Manual reconfiguration after dual channel failure on one FADEC.

• A level of unequalled safety

  

  The advanced technologies also increase the EC 225’s performance: it can transport more passengers further and at a faster speed. This result in a higher level of comfort for passengers and an increase of profitability for offshore operators.
  The EC 225 is equipped with a new de-icing system to fly under all weather conditions.
  

  The wide cabin can comfortably accommodate up to 24 passengers. Energy attenuating seats can be fitted on the helicopter in staggered configuration, to free up shoulders room between passengers. The high performance air-conditioning system, the very low cabin noise, the indirect ceiling lighting make passengers think they are being shuttled in a fixed-wing aircraft. To optimize the baggage space, extra large lateral sponsons can be added.

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  Upgraded Main
  Gear Box

  • Increased power

  • 30 minutes dry run capability, cooling spray device compliant with JAR 29.

    New 5-bladed Spheriflex® main rotor with improved servo actuators.

    New blade profile, multibox structure, capable of flight in icing
    conditions without limitation of severity.