IAR 330

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The IAR 330 is the Romanian-built version of Aerospatiale SA 330 Puma. More than 163 helicopters have been built for domestic use, out of which 104 were destined for military usage. 57 helicopters have been produced for export. Also a SAR (search and rescue) version, fitted with inflatable floaters for emergency landing on the sea, had been built in a small batch. Production is still ongoing at IAR Ghimbav plant near Braşov. 24 helicopters have been recently upgraded to IAR 330L Socat.

[edit] Technical data & Performance

• Powerplant: 2 Romanian built TURMO IV B turboshafts (2x1400hp)
• Length: 15.0 m (49 ft 2 in)
• Height: 4.6 m (15 ft 1 in)
• Width: 3.38 m (11 ft 1 in)
• Rotor diameter: 16.2 m (53 ft 1 in)
• Empty weight: 3,615 kg (7,970 lb)
• Max TO weight: 7,400 kg (16,300 lb)
• Max speed: 263 km/h (164 miles)
• Range: 550 km (342 miles)
• Ceiling: 4800 m (15,750 ft)

[edit] Armament

• 1 x 23 mm GSh-23L cannon (some versions are equipped with 2 cannons)
• Malyutka wire guided ATGM
• LPR 57 rocket launcher
• 2 x 7.62mm caliber mobile machine guns

Comparable aircraft: Aérospatiale Puma- Eurocopter Cougar- Eurocopter Super Puma- IAR 330L Socat

Designation sequence: IAR 316 - IAR 317 - IAR 330 - IAR 330L Socat