Copyright Airbus Helicopters/Antony Pecchi Airbus Helicopters has achieved Russian Type certification for its H225 helicopter, first ...
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The Russian certification will open up the all-weather market in countries such as Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan for which the H225 is perfectly suited with its safe and proven de-icing system.
A demo tour organized this summer in Russia allowed the offshore community to witness firsthand the capabilities of the H225’s unrivalled four-axis autopilot, its operational readiness, and its comfort in flight.
In August this year, the helicopter also attended the MAKS airshow in Moscow.
Approximately 70 percent of the worldwide Super Puma fleet is operated for personnel transport in support of the offshore oil & gas industry, including H225s in the Gulf of Mexico, the North Sea, Africa, Asia and South America. To date
The Super Puma family has accumulated more than 5 million flight hours during operations around the world and in all weather conditions, including highly challenging maritime environments.
The 11-ton rotorcraft is powered by two Turbomeca Makila turboshaft engines and can carry a payload of a maximum 4000 kg.
Its wide air-conditioned cabin comfortably accommodates up to 19 passengers on energy-absorbing seats in staggered configurations and has a flight endurance that exceeds 5 h. and 30 min.
