Turbomeca Makila Explained

The Turbomeca Makila is a family of French turboshaft engines for helicopter use, first run in 1976 and flown in 1977.^[1]

Typical power output is around 1,300 kW (1,700 hp).^[2], some 2,200 had been built.^[2]

Applications

• Puma HC Mk 2
• Aérospatiale Super Puma
• Denel Oryx
• Denel Rooivalk
• Eurocopter AS532 Cougar
• Eurocopter EC225 Super Puma
• Eurocopter EC725
• IAR 330 SM^[3]
• Turboliner

Variants

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Makila 1A 1240 kW (1662shp)

Makila 1A1 1357 kW (1820shp)

Makila 1A2 1376 kW (1845shp)

Makila 1A4

Makila 2A 1801 kW (2415shp)

Makila 2A1

Makila 2B

References

Notes

Bibliography

• Book: Gunston, Bill . World Encyclopedia of Aero Engines . 1986 . Patrick Stephens . Wellingborough .

Notes and References

1. http://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1978/1978%20-%200054.html Flight International - Turbomeca Makila
2. http://www.turbomeca.com/english/our-products/helicopter-engines/makila-49/ SAFRAN - Turbomeca Makila
3. Web site: IAR S.A. Annual Report . . 29 April 2021 . bvb.ro . . 2.
4. Web site: TYPE-CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET No. E. 072 for MAKILA 1 series engines . 2024-02-11.