Eurocopter Super Puma

The Eurocopter Super Puma (originally built by Aérospatiale) is a helicopter marketed for civil and military use. It is an enlarged and re-engined version of the original Aérospatiale Puma and first flew on September 13 1978.

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Eurocopter - Aérospatiale - Helicopter - Aérospatiale Puma - September 13 - 1978

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The type has proved immensely successful, chosen by 37 military forces around the world, and some 1,000 civil operators. The Super Puma has proved especially well-suited to the North Sea oil industry, where it is used to ferry personnel and equipment to and from oil platforms. In civilian configuration it can seat approximately 18 passengers and two crew. The world's largest civilian fleet (48) of Super Puma helicopters is operated by CHC Helicopter Corporation.

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A wide variety of specialised military variants are in use, including dedicated SAR and ASW versions. Since 1990, military Super Pumas have been marketed as the Cougar.

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SAR - ASW - 1990 - Cougar

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