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Airbus Helicopters AS332L, EC225, H215, and H225 series

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Airbus Helicopters has received a fleet order for up to 44 twin-engine H225 Super Puma helicopters from the German Ministry of the Interior’s Bundespolizei (federal police). Deliveries will begin in 2029, and the deal includes 38 firm orders and six options.
The H225s will replace the Airbus H155 and AS332s that Bundespolizei has been flying for more than 20 years. It also operates single-engine H120s for pilot training and more than 40 twin-engine H135s. The purchase contract includes pilot and technician training and spare parts packages.
The H225 has a mtow of 24,250 pounds and a range of 722 nm or, with external fuel tanks, 962 nm. Its external payload capacity is nearly 10,500 pounds, “essential for missions like disaster relief and firefighting,” according to Airbus Helicopters.
“I would like to thank Germany for its continued and renewed trust in our helicopters and in particular in our H225 family. We're proud that our H225 will contribute to the security of Germany and help its citizens in need,” said Airbus Helicopters CEO Bruno Even. “The Bundespolizei can look forward to a modern helicopter thanks to the continuous improvements we've made to our H225 in recent years. It will remain one of the most advanced helicopters available on the market for decades to come.”

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