Indonesian Aerospace NAS 332
Indonesian Aerospace (PTDI) · Indonesia · first flew 1997 · helicopter
The NAS 332 is an Indonesian Aerospace (PTDI) licence-built version of the Aérospatiale AS 332 Super Puma medium-lift helicopter. It was produced to meet Indonesian military and civil requirements while developing local aerospace manufacturing capability.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, rotary |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × turboshaft, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Twin turboshaft engines above a pod-and-boom fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Indonesian-assembled Super Puma derivative
- Twin turboshaft engines above a pod-and-boom fuselage
- Five-blade main rotor with retractable undercarriage
Essentially identical externally to the AS 332 Super Puma — identifiable by the five-blade main rotor, retractable wheeled undercarriage, and twin turboshafts mounted above a wide oval cabin.
Specifications
- The Indonesian Aerospace NAS 332 has a length of 18.7 m (61 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 15.6 m (51 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 278 km/h (173 mph).
- Typical crew: 2 crew + up to 21 passengers.
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History
PTDI secured a licence from Aérospatiale in the 1980s and assembled NAS 332 airframes at its Bandung facility, with progressively increasing local content. The programme was a cornerstone of Indonesia's ambition to establish a domestic aerospace industry under then-Minister B.J. Habibie.
Variants
Variants mirror the AS 332 family, including utility military and VIP-configured examples; the NAS 332 designation covers aircraft built in Bandung rather than France.
Where you'll see it
Operated by the Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU) and Navy (TNI-AL) for transport and search-and-rescue duties, as well as by Indonesian civil operators.
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