Eurocopter AS532 Cougar - Fotografie & Video

Tá Eurocopter AS532 Cougar (nyní Airbus Helicopters H215M) je dvoumotorový, středně těžký, víceúčelový vrtulník vyvinutý Francií. AS532 je vývoj a modernizace letounu Aérospatiale SA 330 Puma v jeho vojenské podobě. (Jeho civilním protějškem je Eurocopter AS332 Super Puma.) AS532 byl dále vyvinut jako Eurocopter EC725.

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Tá Eurocopter AS532 Cougar is a twin-engine, medium-weight, multipurpose helicopter developed by France. It is a military version of the Eurocopter AS332 Super Puma, and was introduced in 1990. The AS532 Cougar can perform various roles, such as troop transport, medical evacuation, combat search and rescue, special operations, and VIP transport. It can carry up to 29 troops or 6 stretchers, and has a maximum takeoff weight of 9.35 tonnes.
Tá AS532 Puma is powered by two Turbomeca Makila 1A1 turboshaft engines, each producing 1,357 kW of power. It has a four-bladed main rotor and a Fenestron tail rotor. The AS532 Cougar has a cruising speed of 277 km/h and a range of 857 km. It can be equipped with various weapons, such as machine guns, rockets, missiles, and cannons. The AS532 Cougar is operated by several countries around the world, including France, Germany, Spain, Switzerland, Brazil, and Turkey.