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Helicopter engines

Safran is the world’s leading manufacturer of gas turbine engines for civil helicopters.

(c) Pons / Turbomeca

Turbomeca (Safran group) produces and sells a complete range of turbine engines for civil helicopters, and provides comprehensive support services through its international network of service centers and repair shops.

Developing 450 to 3,000 shaft horsepower (shp), Turbomeca engines power machines made by the world’s leading helicopter manufacturers: Eurocopter, Sikorsky, Agusta, Denel, Kamov, HAL, Boeing, etc. Also a major player in the military rotorcraft market, Turbomeca engines power helicopters such as the Tiger, NH90, Agusta A109 and AW101 for armed forces worldwide. Because of its global presence, Turbomeca offers top-flight local support around the world, in particular through a team of about one hundred field reps.

15,200 Turbomeca turbine engines in service
2,350 operators in 155 countries

Our flagship products

  • Arrius

    Engines in the Arrius family power latest-generation light single or twin-engine helicopters.

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  • Arriel

    Since being launched in 1977, there have been 28 versions of the Arriel, powering 28 different types of light and medium helicopters.

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  • Makila

    With more than 7 million hours of flight under often difficult conditions, the Makila has earned a global reputation among operators for its reliability and safety.

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