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Turbomeca Makila
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The Turbomeca Makila is a family of French turboshaft engines for helicopter use, first run in 1976 and flown in 1977.[1]
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Type | Free-turbine turboshaft |
National origin | France |
Manufacturer | Turbomeca/SAFRAN |
First run | 1976 |
Major applications | Aérospatiale Super Puma Denel Rooivalk |
Number built | 2,200 |
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Typical power output is around 1,300 kW (1,700 hp).[2] As of 2012[update], some 2,200 had been built.[2]