The H215 Super Puma helicopters operated by Helicarrier feature twin Safran Makila 1A1 turboshaft engines, each delivering takeoff power of 1,357 kW (1,819 shp) and one-engine-inoperative capacity of 1,400 kW (1,877 shp) for 2 minutes 30 seconds. These engines drive a four-bladed main rotor with 15.60 m (51.18 ft) diameter and a five-bladed tail rotor, enabling robust performance across missions.
With a maximum takeoff weight of 8,600 kg (18,960 lb) internally and 9,350 kg (20,615 lb) for external loads, the H215 supports a maximum sling load of 4,500 kg (9,920 lb). It achieves a recommended cruise speed of 252 km/h (136 kts), hover ceiling in ground effect of 3,250 m (10,663 ft), and out of ground effect of 2,300 m (7,546 ft). Range reaches 642 km (346 NM) with standard fuel tanks at sea level, extending to 866 km (468 NM) in optimized configurations, with endurance up to 4 hours 25 minutes standard or 6 hours 35 minutes with auxiliary tanks.
Derived from the Super Puma family with over six million flight hours, the H215 maintains an availability rate above 95 percent. It accommodates 1 or 2 crew plus 17-22 passengers or troops, with cabin volumes of 11.4-13.4 m³ (402-474 cu ft). The design includes a modern glass cockpit, four-axis autopilot, and full de-icing for all-weather operations, supporting utility, firefighting, search and rescue, and cargo tasks.
Helicarrier’s fleet leverages this power for heavy-lift requirements, including 4,000-liter water drops and external payloads, in hot-and-high environments.