Germany to send WS-61 Westland Sea King helicopters to Ukraine
Germany has committed to sending Ukraine six of its 21 retiring WS-61 Westland Sea King multirole, amphibious helicopters.
Turbomeca has delivered its 2,000th Makila engine to Eurocopter. The 2A1 variant was installed in an EC225 and has just entered into service.
In nearly 30 years of service, the Makila has built a reputation as a safe and reliable power unit for Super Puma and EC225 operators. Turbomeca VP, Engine Programs, Cyrille Poetsch says that,.
“The 2,000 engines have cumulated more than eight million hours of service, often while flying in extreme conditions within offshore, military and SAR environments. The 2A1 is the latest variant, offering customers 14% more power and reduced operating costs. The Eurocopter EC225 and the Makila make a well-proven team.”
“In the UK, the Makila has been chosen as the powerplant for the upgrated Puma transport helicopter for the RAF, to enable it to better operate in Afghanistan”, says Turbomeca UK CEO Christian Hamel.
Source: Turbomeca
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