Airbus Helicopters (formerly Aerospatiale/Eurocopter) AS332 Super Puma

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A Bundespolizei Eurocopter AS332 Super Puma police helicopter in flight over a German cityscape.

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Airbus Helicopters (formerly Aérospatiale/Eurocopter) AS332 Super Puma

Aircraft

AS332 Super Puma AS332

Bundespolizei (German Federal Police)

Airline

Bundespolizei (German Federal Police)

Manufacturer

Airbus Helicopters (formerly Aerospatiale/Eurocopter)

Gear

SONY ILCE-7M4 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS | Sports 023

Achievements

Heli Hero, Vintage Voyager, Golden Hour Glory, Airbus Aficionado

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Photo grade

Silver

Score: 85.0

Excellent lighting and crisp detail on the Bundespolizei heli; distant building adds context without overwhelming the subject.

Insights

Aviation History

The AS332 Super Puma is a prominent medium-lift, multi-role helicopter, widely used by civil, police, and military operators worldwide since the late 1970s.

Fleet Rarity

Common in law enforcement and para-military services; not considered rare overall.

Safety & Events

Super Pumas have a long record of search-and-rescue, law enforcement, and transport missions, but have also had some high-profile incidents, particularly in offshore oil operations.

Future Outlook

Still in active service, especially within police and rescue fleets.

Specifications

Turbomeca Makila 1A1 turboshaft

Engine

16.79 m

Length

841 km

Range

278 km/h

Speed

24 passengers

Capacity

9,350 kg

MTOW

4.97 m

Height