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Eurocopter AS-532 Cougar facts for kids

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Eurocopter AS.532 Cougar.
French Army Aviation Eurocopter AS-532 Cougar over Paris.

The Eurocopter AS-532 Cougar is a powerful helicopter used by many armies around the world. It's a special military version of another helicopter called the AS-332 Super Puma. A company called Eurocopter builds these helicopters.

What is the Cougar?

The Cougar helicopter is built for military jobs. It can carry soldiers, supplies, and even be used for rescue missions. It's known for being strong and reliable.

Who Uses the Cougar?

Many countries use the Cougar helicopter for their armies. Some of these countries include Albania, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, France, Germany, Malawi, Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, Slovenia, Spain, Turkey, Venezuela, and Zimbabwe. Each country uses it for different important tasks.

Special Versions of the Cougar

There is a newer, more advanced version of the Cougar. It's called the Eurocopter EC725 Caracal. This helicopter is made especially for special forces. Special forces are highly trained soldiers who do very difficult and important missions.

Images for kids

  • Ecuadorian AS 532 cougar (cropped)

    An Ecuadorian Army Cougar

  • Chilean Navy SH-32 Super Puma (cropped)

    A Chilean Navy AS 532

  • Eurocopter Cougar - sling load training with Bulgarian forces -1

    Bulgarian Eurocopter Cougar

  • Cougar - RIAT 2005 (out cropped)

    A French Army AS532 Cougar

  • Slovenian Air Force AS532 (cropped)

    Eurocopter Cougar of the Slovenian Air Force.

See also

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