Eurocopter AS532 Cougar
| AS532 Cougar H215M | |
|---|---|
| Eurocopter AS532 of the French Army | |
| General information | |
| Type | Medium utility military helicopter |
| National origin | France |
| Manufacturer | Aérospatiale Eurocopter Airbus Helicopters |
| Status | In service |
| Primary users | French Air and Space Force |
| History | |
| Manufactured | 1977–present |
| Introduction date | 1978 |
| First flight | September 1977 |
| Developed from | Aérospatiale SA 330 Puma |
| Variant | Eurocopter AS332 Super Puma |
| Developed into | Eurocopter EC725 |
The Airbus Helicopters H215M (formerly Eurocopter AS532 Cougar) is a twin-engine, medium-weight, multipurpose helicopter developed by Eurocopter. The AS532 is a development and upgrade of the Aérospatiale SA 330 Puma in its militarized form. Its civilian counterpart is the Eurocopter AS332 Super Puma (later renamed the Airbus Helicopters H215). The AS532 has been further developed into the Eurocopter EC225M.