China’s State Grid General Aviation Company (SGGAC) has taken delivery of one heavy twin-engine Airbus H215 helicopter

H215

Technical information

With an availability rate greater than 95%, Airbus Helicopters’ H215 is a highly reliable and economical rotorcraft.

Technical Description

Performance

  Short Long
Hover ceiling IGE 3,250 m 3,250 m
Hover ceiling OGE 2,300 m 2,300 m
Recommended cruise speed 252 km/hr 252 km/hr
Max range with standard fuel tanks at SL 642 km 866 km 
Max range with Aux fuel tank  772 km 1,241 km
Max endurance with standard fuel tanks  3 hr, 19 min 4 hr, 25 min
Max endurance with SL / Aux Fuel tank 4 hr, 02 min 6 hr, 35 min

Dimensions

D-value 18.70 m  
Rotor diameter 15.60 m  
Internal volume

short version: 11.4 m3

long version: 13.4 m3 

  

Characteristics

  Short Long
Crew + passengers/troops 1 or 2 + 17/20  1 or 2 +19/22
Max takeoff weight (MTOW) 8,600 kg 8,600 kg
Max takeoff weight with external load 9,350 kg 9,350 kg
Useful load 4,038 kg 3,889 kg
Max External load 4,500 kg 4,500 kg
Standard fuel tank capacity 1,228 kg 1,613 kg
Engine type  2 x Safran Helicopter Makila 1A1 Turboshaft
Takeoff power 1,357 kW / 1,819 shp 1,357 kW / 1,819 shp
One engine Inoperative (OEI 2 min 30s) 1,400 kW / 1,877 shp 1,400 kW / 1,877 shp

Performance

  Short Long
Hover ceiling IGE 10,663 ft 10,663 ft
Hover ceiling OGE 7,546 ft 7,546 ft
Recommended cruise speed 136 kts 136 kts
Max range with standard fuel tanks at SL 346 NM 468 NM 
Max range with Aux fuel tank  417 NM 670 NM
Max endurance with standard fuel tanks  3 hr, 19 min 4 hr, 25 min
Max endurance with SL / Aux Fuel tank 4 hr, 02 min 6 hr, 35 min 

Dimensions

D-value  61.35 ft  
Rotor diameter 51.18 ft  
Cabin internal volume

short version: 402.59 cu. ft.

long version: 473.86 cu. ft

  

Characteristics

  Short Long
Crew + passengers/troops 1 or 2 + 17 /20  1 or 2 +19 / 22
Max takeoff weight (MTOW) 18,960 lb 18,960 lb
Max takeoff weight with external load 20,615 lb 20,615 lb
Useful load 8,903 lb 8,575 lb
Max External load 9,920 Ib 9,920 Ib
Standard fuel tank capacity 2,708 lb 3,556 lb
Engine type  2 x Safran Helicopter Makila 1A1 Turboshaft
Takeoff power 1,357 kW / 1,819 shp 1,357 kW / 1,819 shp
One engine Inoperative (OEI 2 min 30s) 1,400 kW / 1,877 shp 1,400 kW / 1,877 shp

Configurations

Diagram of an Airbus H215 helicopter cabin configured with 19 passenger transport seats.

19 passenger transport seats

The two-pilot and 19-seat configuration is adapted for commercial passenger transport and offshore operations. The air-conditioned cabin and energy-absorbing seats in a staggered arrangement increase passenger comfort, while a central “aisle” and large windows impart a sense of space. In its one- or two-pilot configuration with 19-seats, the H215 is well suited for passenger transport duties.

Diagram of an Airbus H215 helicopter cabin configured with 22 troop transport seats.

22 troop transport seats

In its troop configuration, the H215 long seats one or two pilots and up to 22 troops on utility seats in a mixed back-to-back and face-to-face configuration. Easier access for equipment and personnel is provided through two large sliding doors in the cabin.

Diagram of an Airbus H215 helicopter cabin configured for search and rescue and/or medical evacuation (Medevac) operations.

SAR or medevac

In its two-pilot, medical configuration, the H215’s long cabin can accommodate a variety of layouts. A sample configuration includes a stretcher and up to nine seats for cabin crew, including medical attendants, plus patients. Large access doors and unobstructed space provide for efficient cabin operations.

Diagram of an Airbus H215 helicopter cabin configured for casualty evacuation (Casevac) missions.

Casevac

In its two-pilot, multi-stretcher configuration, the H215 is ideal for casualty evacuation (casevac) missions. A number of configurations are possible, with a mix of crew and/or passenger seats or space for up to six stretchers.

Documents

Naming convention 2018    

Airbus Helicopters renamed the majority of its products in 2015 to reflects its own rebranding as Airbus and to provide its customers with a coherent and easy-tounderstand product range.

Civil Range Brochure Presentation    

THE MOST EFFICIENT HELICOPTER SOLUTIONS

H215 Brochure Presentation    

H215 Brochure Presentation

H215 Technical Description    

Technical Description H215 2020

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Infographics

Infographic H215    
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Airbus’ mission-proven H215 – available in 2 different versions to meet customer requirements – is characterised by its rugged design, excellent payload lift performance, cost efficiency and demonstrated ability to operate in the world’s most austere environments.

Super Puma Infographic    
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The Super Puma family consists of the heavy twin-engine H215 and H225 along with their military versions, the H215M and H225M. The variants found in our range today are the result of successive improvements and upgrades in terms of size, weight, power, technology and design, that increase efficiency and safety.

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Photos and videos

H215 water dispersal system    

An Airbus-produced H215 helicopter carries a bucket-type water dispersal system to support firefighting efforts in Chile.

Horizon Helicopters H215    

The Horizon Helicopters H215 ‘FireCat’ arrived in Chile during February 2021.

Heli Austria H215 firefighting in Chile    

Air Lama has been actively involved during the 2020-2021 firefighting season with two H215s operated by Heli Austria and Horizon Helicopters.

Starlite Aviation Group’s H215s in Mali    

Starlite Aviation Group is operating three H215s for the European Union mission in restoring a lasting peace in West Africa’s Republic of Mali, performing duties that include medical evacuation, inter-hospital transfers and supporting convoy movements between towns

Super Puma at Tromsø    

Lufttransport's AS332 L1 Super Puma.

Dr Bård Rannestad with the EpiShuttle    

Dr Bård Rannestad inspects the EpiShuttle installation.

Frank Wilhelmsen and Bård Rannestad    

Lufttransport CEO Frank Wilhelmsen and UNN Doctor Bård Rannestad.

EpiShuttle installed in Super Puma    

In Norway, Super Puma helicopter operator Lufttransport reacted fast to an urgent request from Norwegian Air Ambulance Services (Luftambulansetjenesten) with the rapid installation of the EpiShuttle to transport COVID-19 victims to hospital in the north of the country.

H215 CDPH 6485 063    

“Thanks to our close partnerships with long-standing customers like the German Federal Police, who we are honoured will operate our 1,000th Super Puma, we are able to continuously improve so that this important product continues to meet the evolving market needs for decades to come.” - Bruno Even, CEO of Airbus Helicopters.

H215 CDPH 6485 057    

“Thanks to our close partnerships with long-standing customers like the German Federal Police, who we are honoured will operate our 1,000th Super Puma, we are able to continuously improve so that this important product continues to meet the evolving market needs for decades to come.” - Bruno Even, CEO of Airbus Helicopters.

H215 FullSizeRender    

Airbus Helicopters has delivered its 1,000th Super Puma helicopter: a twin-engine multi-role H215 assembled in Marignane, France, and handed over to the German Federal Police (Bundespolizei) to support the German Havarie Command, which manages maritime emergencies off of Germany’s coast.

H215 1,000th Super Puma helicopter    

Airbus delivers 1,000th Super Puma helicopter

Heli-Austria    

Heli-Austria has a fleet of 30 helicopters, of which 2 x AS355, 12 x H125/H130, 6 x H135, 1x H145, and 4 x H215.

H215 China    

China’s State Grid General Aviation Company (SGGAC) has taken delivery of one heavy twin-engine Airbus H215 helicopter

German Police H215 Super Puma    

The H215 is a versatile and robust twin-engine helicopter that combines advanced avionics and a reliable platform for rugged multi-mission capabilities.

H215 for aerial work and utility missions    

When tailored for aerial work and utility missions, the H215 can accommodate heavy internal loads – with its large sliding doors allowing the transportation of bulky freight and the rear access facilitating the handling of long loads.

H215 for passenger transport    

The H215 is also ideal for passenger transport with its large interior accommodating 19 passengers comfortably (or 22 troops), along with 2 pilots. It can be used for executive and VIP transport, and as a corporate shuttle.

H215    

Thanks to its state-of-the-art avionics and certifications by the European and U.S. airworthiness authorities (the EASA and FAA, respectively), the H215 ensures a high level of safety for pilots and passengers.

H215 2017 Demo Tour in China    

The H215 showcased its mission capabilities with a firefighting helicopter bucket demonstration.

H215 2017 Demo Tour in China    

The H215 showcased its mission capabilities with a firefighting helicopter bucket demonstration.

H215 H225 presentation video      

H215 H225 presentation video

H in Action 2020      

H in Action 2020

Focus on the Airbus Super Puma family and delivery of the 1,000th Super Puma helicopter      

Focus on the Airbus Super Puma family and delivery of the 1,000th Super Puma helicopter

H215 - Colombia Latin America Demo Tour      

H215 - Colombia Latin America Demo Tour

H215 - Escuador support      

H215 - Escuador support

H215 Demo Tour - Chile      

H215 Demo Tour - Chile

HAI 2016 - H215      

HAI 2016 - H215

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Focus on...

The Finnish Border Guard's H215s are used to perform Border Security and Maritime Search and Rescue (SAR) duties from the Turku and Helsinki bases. The Air Patrol Squadron of the Finnish Boarder Guard carries out more than 4,000 flight hours annually, 1,400 of which in their Super Pumas.

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