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AS 332L SUPER PUMA TRANSPORT HELICOPTER

The PLA Army Aviation Corps operates 6 Eurocopter AS 332L Super Puma transport helicopters purchased from France in the 1980s. These helicopters were initially used for VIP passenger air transportation but are now mainly used for cargo/troop transport and utility roles. No following order was made since the first and only purchase.

Crew: Two
Dimensions: Length (without rotors) 15.52m; Main rotor diameter 15.08m
Blades: Main rotor 4; tail rotor 5
Weight: Empty: 4,370kg; Maximum take-off 9,000kg
Maximum speed: 277km/h
Service Ceiling: 5,000 to 5,700m (variant dependant)
Hover Ceiling: (in ground effect): 3,500m
Range: 850km

This page was last updated 29 December 05