Eurocopter
AS-532 Cougar
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Eurocopter produces 5 military variants of the Eurocopter, for various purposes.
1. COUGAR AS 532 UL/ALThe Cougar AS 532 UL/AL is the 'long'' version. It can carry up to 25 commandos or 6 injured passengers lying down and 10 other people. Like the other versions, it is capable of lifting 4.5 tons on a sling.The Horizon battlefield ground surveillance system can be installed on the AS 532 UL. The VIP installation has been selected by many Armed Forces for the transport of their countries' authorities. The AL version is the armed version and can be equipped with side-mounted machine-guns and axial pods fitted with either 20mm guns or 68mm rocket-launchers. 2. COUGAR AS 532 SCThis is the naval version of the Cougar, and its main missions are the following:
3. COUGAR AS 532 U2 A2This is a multi-mission twin-engine military helicopter. The latest technologies have been used in its design for the engines, the mechanical assemblies and the built-in avionics.Its characteristics are the result of the work carried out to comply with military requirements: optimum performance capabilities and minimum operating cost. Adapted to battlefield conditions, it has very high survivability: redundant vital systems, crashworthy design, remarkable power (Makila 1A2 Turbomeca engines). It is also evidently fitted with the equipment required in present-day theaters of operation; radar or missile detectors, armored cockpit or cabin, decoy-launchers, etc... This multi-purpose helicopter has the biggest cabin volume in its category : 29 commandos or 12 stretchers with medical equipment, and is capable of carrying 5 tons on the sling. Its basic design with screens in the cockpit and a 4-axis autopilot with built-in coupler makes it possible to reduce the crew workload and increase its safety for tactical flight by the same degree. Many armed forces have chosen this helicopter in its VIP version for the transport of their Heads of State. The COUGAR AS 532 A2 is the armed version of the Cougar MK2. It may be fitted with 20 mm axials guns or 68-mm rocket-launchers, as well as side-mounted machine-guns. 4. COUGAR AS 532 UC/ACThis is a military version capable of carrying 21 commandos, which can be fitted with equipment for maximum efficiency in all theaters of operation: radar or missile detector, decoy-launcher, etc... Moreover, its optional equipment make it truly multi-purpose: winch, projector, specific equipment for SAR missions, or, for instance, crashworthy seats, IR camera, NVG compatible cockpit for special missions. It has benefited from extreme development in the aera of ballistic protection and crash-resistance.The AC version is the armed version and can be equipped with side-mounted machine-guns and axial pods fitted with either 20-mm guns or 68-mm rocket-launchers. 5. COUGAR AS 532 UEThe Cougar UE is the basic version with long fuselage of the military Cougar MK1 range. The aircraft can transport 25 commandos in addition to the crew (1 chief of stick + 24 troop seats).For tactical transport and logistical support missions the Cougar UE is offered "ready for use". Its standard configuration includes a minimum of radio (2 VHF/AM,TRANSPONDER, ICS...) and navigation (VOR, ADF, D.M.E., GPS...) equipment performing tasks, military operators normally require. The Cougar UE is equipped with a NVG compatible cockpit. Because of its simple design and its operational characteristics, this machine features an exceptional cost/performance ratio. Similar to all Cougar MK1 helicopters, it is equipped with Makila 1A1 engines offering a big power reserve.
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