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Makila

Makila turboshaft engines power heavy helicopters such as the Eurocopter twin-engine Super Puma, Cougar and EC725/225, and the Rooivalk attack helicopter by Denel Aviation.

Designed by Turbomeca (Safran group), the Makila is a 1,700-shp class engine (1,300 kW), with growth potential to 2,400 shp (1,800 kW). It is offered in five versions, with the latest providing 14% more power, and maximum takeoff power of 2,100 shp (1,567 kW). The Makila has earned a reputation with operators as a safe, reliable powerplant, particularly under difficult conditions such as offshore platforms in the North Sea, or for military missions.

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Makila


Turbomeca has produced more than 2,000 Makila engines, totaling over 7.5 million flight-hours to date for 90 operators in 50 countries. The latest version, the Makila 2A, features a new-generation compressor. Its modular design greatly facilitates maintenance, repair and overhaul operations.

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