Eurocopter AS-532 Cougar
The Eurocopter AS-532 Cougar is the military variant of the AS-332 Super Puma helicopter. It is built by Eurocopter. It is used by countries such as Albania, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, France, Germany, Malawi, Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, Slovenia, Spain, Turkey, Venezuela, and Zimbabwe. A modernized variant, dedicated to special forces, is the Eurocopter EC725 Caracal.
Eurocopter AS-532 Cougar Media
An Ecuadorian Army Cougar
070603-N-4021H-054*PACIFIC OCEAN (June 3, 2007) - A Chilean Navy SH-32 Cougar (Eurocopter AS532SC Cougar) helicopter prepares to land on the flight deck of USS Mitscher (DDG 57) while engaged in multinational flight operations during the Teamwork South phase of Partnership of the Americas (POA) 2007. POA is focusing on enhancing relationships with partner nations through a variety of exercises and events at sea and on shore throughout South America, Latin America, and the Caribbean.
Bulgarian Eurocopter Cougar
A French Army AS532 Cougar
Eurocopter Cougar of the Slovenian Air Force.
Orthographically projected diagram of the AS332 Super Puma
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Bibliography
- Jackson, Robert, Helicopters: Military, Civilian, and Rescue Rotorcraft (The Aviation Factfile). London: Grange Books Ltd, 2005. ISBN 1-84013-812-2.
- Gaillard, Pierre, Avions et hélicoptères militaires d'aujourd'hui Paris, France : Larivière éditions, 1999. ISBN 2-907051-24-5.
