Helicopter engines

Safran is the world’s leading manufacturer of gas turbine engines for civil helicopters.

Turbomeca (Safran group) produces and sells a complete range of turbine engines for civil helicopters, and provides comprehensive support services through its international network of service centers and repair shops.

Developing 450 to 3,000 shaft horsepower (shp), Turbomeca engines power machines made by the world’s leading helicopter manufacturers: Eurocopter, Sikorsky, Agusta, Denel, Kamov, HAL, Boeing, etc. Also a major player in the military rotorcraft market, Turbomeca engines power helicopters such as the Tiger, NH90, Agusta A109 and AW101 for armed forces worldwide. Because of its global presence, Turbomeca offers top-flight local support around the world, in particular through a team of about one hundred field reps.

Key figures

15,200 Turbomeca turbine engines in service
2,350 operators in 155 countries

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Arrius

The Arrius turboshaft engine family, designed and developed by Turbomeca (Safran group), powers light and medium single and twin-engine helicopters. These turbines and their derivatives equip a number of both civil and military machines.
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Arriel

The Arriel turboshaft engine family, designed and developed by Turbomeca (Safran group), powers light and medium single and twin-engine helicopters. These turbines and their derivatives equip a number of both civil and military machines.
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Makila

Makila turboshaft engines power heavy helicopters such as the Eurocopter twin-engine Super Puma, Cougar and EC725/225, and the Rooivalk attack helicopter by Denel Aviation.
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