How many Puma helicopters does the RAF have?
23
This is expected to be a competition with the central aim of replacing the Royal Air Force’s (RAF’s) fleet of 23 Airbus Puma HC2 support helicopters from 2025. The RAF marked the 50th anniversary of the Puma’s service this July, and NMH is being driven by the type’s out-of-service date in the middle of this decade.
Do the RAF still fly Pumas?
Following the retirement of the last Wessex in 2003, the Puma is the oldest helicopter in RAF service….
| PUMA HC2 HELICOPTER Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Crew | 2 or 3 |
| Empty Weight | 3,615kg |
| Max Take-Off Weight | 7,400kg |
| Service Ceiling | 4,800m |
Where are Pumas based?
Puma SE, branded as Puma, is a German multinational corporation that designs and manufactures athletic and casual footwear, apparel and accessories, which is headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Bavaria, Germany….Puma (brand)
| Puma headquarters in Herzogenaurach, Germany | |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Herzogenaurach, Germany |
| Area served | Worldwide |
What kind of helicopter is the AS332 Super Puma?
Eurocopter AS332 Super Puma. The Airbus Helicopters H215 (formerly Eurocopter AS332 Super Puma) is a four-bladed, twin-engine, medium-size utility helicopter developed and marketed originally by Aérospatiale, later by Eurocopter and currently by Airbus Helicopters.
What kind of flight control does a Super Puma have?
The flight control system of the Super Puma uses a total of 4 dual-body servo units for pitch control of the cyclic, collective, and tail rotor. A duplex digital autopilot is also incorporated. The cockpit is equipped with dual flight controls.
When did Aerospatiale start using the Super Puma?
In 1980, the AS 332 Super Puma had replaced the older SA 330 Puma as Aerospatiale’s primary utility helicopter. The AS 332 Super Puma proved to be highly popular.
Which is the civil version of the Super Puma?
AS 332L – Civil version with more powerful engines, a lengthened fuselage, a larger cabin space and a larger fuel tank. AS 332L1 – Stretched civil version, with a long fuselage and an airline interior. AS 332L2 Super Puma Mk 2 – Civil transport version, fitted with Spheriflex rotor head and EFIS.