The Japanese Coast Guard has ordered two more H 225 helicopters from Airbus. This will bring their fleet to a total of two AS 332s and 15 H 225s. The country's coastguard only commissioned its tenth H 225 in February. This makes it the largest fleet of Airbus helicopters in Japan. The Coast Guard received its first Super Puma almost 30 years ago. Airbus ensures the reliable operation of the H-225 fleet through a spare parts and service supply programme known as HCare.
A total of almost 30 Super Pumas are deployed in Japan for various tasks. The H 225 is the latest addition to the Super Puma family. The first flight took place in 2000. It differs from the AS 332 in that it has a slightly longer fuselage and a five-bladed rotor with a diameter of 16.2 metres. The maximum flight time is around four hours and the range is 840 kilometres. If required, the H 225 can reach speeds of up to 324 kilometres per hour. The payload of the 11-tonne helicopter is specified as up to 5400 kilos, which means it is approved for a maximum of 19 passengers.
Text: mb; Photo: Japan Coast Guard
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