AS332 Super Puma helicopter

18 October, 2009.

Super Puma helicopter of the Hellenic Air Force, on a Search and Rescue (SAR - ASR) mission over the Evian Gulf, Greece.

The Eurocopter (Aerospatiale) AS332 Super Puma is a four bladed, twin engine utility helicopter marketed for both civil and military use. The AS 332 C1 is the Search and Rescue version, equipped with search radar and six stretchers.

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© 2009 Jordan Kevrekidis

Super Puma SAR helicopter

Eurocopter AS-332C1 Super Puma of the Hellenic (Greek) Air Force.

The Super Puma helicopter is a twin-engine, single rotor, multi-role helicopter considered ideal for combat missions, due to its great resilience, reliability and flexibility. Greek Super Pumas have a crucial social contribution as they are also used for search and rescue (SAR) missions. The aircraft is based in 112 Combat Wing, 358 Squadron "Phaethon", in the Air Force Base of Elefsina, Greece.

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©2008 Jordan Kevrekidis