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NAVAL VERSION

The first IAR 330 Puma NAVAL helicopter was officially unveiled at Ghimbav on January 30 . The Romanian Naval Forces ordered 3 IAR 330 Naval helicopters, the last one should be commissioned early 2008. The helicopter is in a similar configuration to those of the Romanian Air Force , including the SOCAT upgrade package, the Navy Pumas also have flotation gear fitted under the nose and main undercarriage fairings. After completing factory tests and sea trials , they will be operated from Navy frigates for Search And Rescue , Medevac and maritime surveillance missions.


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  plane Or Copter <!-- options: plane/copter --> copter
  jet Or Prop <!-- options: jet/prop/both/neither --> prop
  <!-- Now, Fill Out The Specs Please Include Units Where Appropriate (main Comes First, Alt In Parentheses) If An Item Doesn't Apply Leave It Blank For Instructions On Using more General , more performance=, power original=, and thrust original= see -->
  crew three
  length Main 150 m
  length Alt 49 ft 2 in
  span Main 162 m
  span Alt 53 ft 1 in
  height Main 46 m
  height Alt 15 ft 1 in
  area Main <!--m&2-->
  area Alt <!--ft&2-->
  empty Weight Main 3,615 kg
  empty Weight Alt 7,970 lb
  loaded Weight Main <!--kg-->
  loaded Weight Alt <!--lb-->
  useful Load Main 1,000 kg
  useful Load Alt 2,204lb
  max Takeoff Weight Main 7,400 kg
  max Takeoff Weight Alt 16,300 lb
  engine (prop) TURMO IV B
  type Of Prop Turboshaft s
  number Of Props 2
  power Main 1,044 kW
  power Alt 1,400 hp
  max Speed Main 263 km/h
  max Speed Alt 142 knots, 164 mph
  cruise Speed Main <!--km/h-->
  cruise Speed Alt <!--knots,mph-->
  never Exceed Speed Main <!--km/h-->
  never Exceed Speed Alt <!--knots,mph-->
  stall Speed Main <!--km/h-->
  stall Speed Alt <!--knots,mph-->
  range Main 550 km
  range Alt 297 nm, 342 mi
  ceiling Main 4,800 m
  ceiling Alt 15,750 ft
  climb Rate Main <!--m/s-->
  climb Rate Alt <!--ft/min-->
  loading Main <!--kg/m&2-->
  loading Alt <!--lb/ft&2-->
  thrust/weight <!--a unitless ratio-->
  power/mass Main <!--W/kg-->
  power/mass Alt <!--hp/lb-->



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