TUDM EC725 AP CSAR 10th Helicopter Squadron, Kuantan Air Base

TUDM EC725 AP CSAR 10th Helicopter Squadron, Kuantan Air Base

When the first EC725 AP arrived in Subang Airbase in Late 2012, It has become most step forward to RMAF to has new helicopter assets in CSAR capability power. Now days, after 2 years stage delivery process has been completed from Eurocopter when 12 nos EC725 AP safely arrived and full operational in Kuantan Air Base.  Credit to FB Royal Malaysia Air Force and Afiq Flanker

RMAF 10th Squadron, The Squadron operated and maintained Our EC725 AP. 

RMAF EC725 AP Our Mighty Cavalary from RMAF 10th Squadron

The EC 725 is based on the Eurocopter AS 532 Cougar, improving upon the design with a five-blade composite main rotor incorporating a new airfoil shape to reduce vibration levels. The helicopter can be fitted with removable armour plating to protect the troops and is powered by two Turbomeca Makila 1A4 turboshaft engines mounted over the cabin, which feature a dual-channel Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) system. They can be fitted with an anti-icing system to enable the aircraft to operate in very cold climates. Other improvements include a reinforced main rotor gearbox and an all glass cockpit. The cockpit is equipped with an integrated display system featuring a digital map and Active Matrix Liquid Crystal Displays.

The helicopter has day and night time search and rescue capabilities by way of a search radar and Forward Looking Infra Red (FLIR).

There are currently four configurations designed by Eurocopter for the EC 725. The Troop Transport version has seating arrangements for a maximum of 29 troops in addition to the crew. The VIP Transport version can carry between 8 to 12 passengers. The Casualty Evacuation version can carry up to 12 stretchers with four seated medical staff, and the Combat SAR configuration is fully equipped for search and rescue duties in a combat environment.