Eurocopter AS532 Cougar
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Not to be confused with Cougar Helicopters.
The Eurocopter AS532 Cougar (now Airbus Helicopters H215M) is a twin-engine, medium-weight, multipurpose helicopter developed by Eurocopter. The AS532 is a development and upgrade of the Aérospatiale SA 330 Puma in its militarized form. Its civilian counterpart is the Eurocopter AS332 Super Puma (Later called the Airbus Helicopters H215, note the lack of M suffix). The AS532 has been further developed as the Eurocopter EC725.
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AS532 Cougar H215M | |
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Eurocopter AS532 of the French Army | |
Role | Medium utility military helicopter |
National origin | France |
Manufacturer | Aérospatiale Eurocopter Airbus Helicopters |
First flight | September 1977 |
Introduction | 1978 |
Status | In service |
Primary users | French Air Force Bulgarian Air Force Turkish Air Force Royal Netherlands Air Force Romanian Naval Forces |
Produced | 1977–present |
Developed from | Aérospatiale SA 330 Puma |
Variants | Eurocopter AS332 Super Puma |
Developed into | Eurocopter EC725 |
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