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Eurocopter AS-332 Super Puma
Nepal Royal VVIP Flight Aerospatiale AS-332L1 Super Puma Watt.jpg
Nepalese military Eurocopter AS-332 Super Puma.
Role Transport Helicopter
National origin France & Germany
Manufacturer Aérospatiale, and after Eurocopter.
First flight September 13th, 1978.
Introduction 1980
Status Active

The Eurocopter AS-332 Super Puma is a strong and versatile helicopter. It was built by a company called Eurocopter, which is from France and Germany. This helicopter is a larger version of an older model, the Aérospatiale SA-330 Puma.

The Super Puma is used for many important jobs. Its main tasks are carrying people and supplies, and helping with search and rescue missions. Some Super Pumas are also used to drop water on fires, support special forces, or fly important people like VIPs. You might also see them used by police forces, coast guards, and customs officers. Most Super Pumas are built in a factory in Marignane, France. However, Indonesia also builds them under a special agreement, where they are known as NAS-332 helicopters.

Who Uses the Super Puma?

Landhelgisgaeslan Eurocopter AS-332L1 Super Puma Rioux
An Eurocopter AS-332 Super Puma used by the coast guard of Iceland.

Many countries around the world use the Super Puma. It's a popular choice for both civilian and military groups because it's so reliable.

Civilian Users

Civilian Super Pumas are flown by companies and organizations in many places. These include Azerbaijan, Brazil, Canada, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Morocco, the UK, and the USA. They often help with offshore oil rig transport or emergency services.

Military Users

The Super Puma is also a key helicopter for armed forces in many nations. Countries like Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Cameroon, Chile, China, Congo, Ecuador, France, Gabon, Germany, Greece, Indonesia, Iceland, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Mexico, Nepal, Nigeria, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Togo, the UAE, and Venezuela use it for various military tasks.

Super Puma Family

The Super Puma has a few close relatives. The Eurocopter AS-532 Cougar is a military version of the Super Puma. There's also a newer, updated version called the EC225 Super Puma Mk-2. These helicopters share many features with the original Super Puma.

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See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Airbus Helicopters H215 para niños

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