H225M Caracal
Type: Transport Helicopter
Domain: air
Country of Origin: France
Manufacturer: Airbus Helicopters / Safran
First Deployed: 2012
Overview
Indonesia operates H225M Caracal medium-lift combat helicopters for special operations support, combat search and rescue, and troop transport. The aircraft provides a significant capability upgrade over older NAS-332 Super Pumas, with modern avionics, self-protection systems, and a longer range suited to Indonesia's vast archipelagic geography. The TNI-AD (Army) uses them for elite Kostrad and special forces operations.
Technical Specifications
| crew | 2-3 + 28 troops or 4,750 kg external load |
|---|---|
| range | 857 km ferry |
| engine | 2x Turbomeca Makila 2A1 turboshaft (1,775 shp each) |
| ceiling | 6,100 m |
| max_speed | 324 km/h |
| rotor_diameter | 16.2 m |
| self_protection | RWR, MAWS, chaff/flare |
| max_takeoff_weight | 11,200 kg |
Operators
- Brazil
- France
- Indonesia
- Kuwait
- Malaysia
- Mexico
- Singapore
- Tanzania
- Thailand
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