Turbomeca Sign Contract For Makila Turboshaft Support

Engine maker Turbomeca signed a 25 million EUR contract with the Royal Netherlands Air Force for the repair, overhaul and inspection of Maki...

Engine maker Turbomeca signed a 25 million EUR contract with the Royal Netherlands Air Force for the repair, overhaul and inspection of Makila 1A2 turboshaft engines, powering the 17 Eurocopter AS532 Cougar helicopters of the Royal Netherlands Air Force.
The Makila is a turboshaft powerplant in the 1,300 kW class (1,700 shaft horsepower) with growth potential to 1,800 kW (2,400 shp). It was designed in five modules for optimum maintainability. Its TBO (Time Between Overhaul) is 3,000 hours.
Compared to the Makila 1A1, the Makila 1A2 offers higher performance and continuous power availability thanks to its EECU (Electronic Engine Control Unit). The Makila 1A2 powers the Eurocopter AS 332 Super Puma and AS 532 Cougar military helicopters.