Project Description

PUMA

General Information

  • Crew: 3

  • Capacity: 16 passengers

  • Length: 18.15 m (59 ft 6½ in)

  • Rotor diameter: 15.00 m (49 ft 2½ in)

  • Height: 5.14 m (16 ft 10½ in)

  • Disc area: 177.0 m² (1,905 ft²)

  • Empty weight: 3,536 kg (7,795 lb)

  • Max takeoff weight: 7,000 kg (15,430 lb)

  • Powerplant: 2× Turboméca Turmo IVC turboshafts, 1,175 kW (1,575 hp) each

Performance

  • Never exceed speed: 120 knots (138 mph, 223 km/h)

  • Maximum speed: 120 knots (138 mph, 223 km/h)

  • Cruise speed: 100 knots (115 mph, 186 km/h)

  • Range: 237 nm (439 km)

  • Service ceiling: 17,400 ft (5,305 m)

  • Rate of climb: 1,745 ft/min (532 m/min)