Introduction
The H225 (previously named the EC225) offers the industry’s best speed, range, payload and reliability in an 11-ton-category twin-turbine rotorcraft. As the newest member of Airbus Helicopters’ Super Puma family, the H225 benefits from the application of proven technology and the experience of a worldwide customer base.
Rugged, strong and ready
Equipped with two powerful Turbomeca Makila 2A turbine engines, a sturdy five-blade main rotor and Spheriflex rotor head, the H225 offers long range and fast cruise speeds, along with flight endurance that exceeds 5 h. and 30 min.
Airbus Helicopters’ Super Puma family – in which the H225 is the latest member – has accumulated more than 4.3 million flight hours during operations around the world and in all weather conditions, including highly challenging maritime environments.
Comfort from takeoff to landing
The H225 offers comfort for both passengers and crew. Its wide air-conditioned cabin comfortably accommodates up to 19 passengers on energy-absorbing seats in staggered configurations, allowing for more shoulder space between passengers.
Low vibration and sound levels further enhance the well-being aloft, giving the impression of flying in a commercial jetliner.
State-of-the-art cockpit
Pilots are assisted by the H225’s modern cockpit, with electronic instruments for flight information and system monitoring. Outstanding precision and stability are provided by its 4-axis, dual-duplex autopilot, with the automatic flight control system handling automatic approaches as well as search and rescue patterns, along with fully automatic hovering.
The rotorcraft’s integrated maintenance architecture with HUMS (Health Usage Monitoring System) conduct data recording and proactive monitoring for flight safety enhancement. Airbus Helicopters’ First Limit Indicator displays the available power in any condition, along with the power margin in AEO (all engines operative) and OEI (one engine inoperative) situations.
Safety first
State-of-the-art avionics and auto-pilot systems reduce crew workload while enhancing safety through significant advances in human-machine interface.
The H225 is certified for flights in icing conditions, and incorporates a self-deployable emergency floatation device and a traffic collision and avoidance system linked to the autopilot.
In the event of an emergency, large windows push out easily to allow fast egress and efficient access to integrated life rafts. The H225’s safety standards also include a 30-minute run-dry gearbox.
The H225 is the first helicopter in the industry to benefit from an OEM-issued Flight Crew Operating Manual (FCOM).
A “maintenance-friendly” helicopter
Based on the Super Puma family’s service experience around the globe, Airbus Helicopters has developed the H225’s maintenance program to offer greater flexibility for scheduling inspections.
This lets operators forecast their costs more precisely and better manage their flight activity. As a result, the number and the type of inspections are reduced, different operations can be grouped together and performed on fixed dates, and periodic inspections can occur less frequently, among other benefits.
Concerning the onboard avionics, the number of built-in tests and accompanying documentation allow operators to perform trouble-shooting themselves without the need for specific tooling.
According: airbushelicopters.com
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