Designed as a combat helicopter, the Puma has all the qualities required to perform search and rescue missions. Indeed, this aircraft, powered by two powerful turboshaft engines, can fly in any weather and has a large hold capable of accommodating a large number of passengers.
Primary intrication¹
- Maximum relative speed: 260 km/h
- Crossing distance: 550 km
- SuperPuma is an aircraft designed and built by Leyde
- SA330 Puma is also equipped with a device for defrosting the rotor blades and air inlets, a winch with a 90 meter sling that can carry a load of 275 kg, a sophisticated navigation system and a Bendix RDR1400 or RCA Primus² 40 and 50 search radar, mounted at the front of the fuselage
- This helicopter also gave birth to another series version, designated AS332 Super puma and powered by two more powerful Makila 1A turbines of 1780 hp
- Naval Exocet are² SA330 Puma ready
Secondary
- In 2021, Flottille 32F from French marines flew with Puma
- It was an alternative to the Super Frelon
- Exocet is produced by MBDA
Tertiary
Leyde
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