Hkp 10, Super Puma

They replaced the Hkp 4 Vertol 107s in the search and rescue role, the last of which was withdrawn from air force service in 1992. (They still serve with the navy.)
After retirement of the air force's MBB Bo 105CBSs in 1993 and Agusta Bell 204Bs in 1998, they will be the only helicopters in the air force.

They are all equipped with inflatable contingency floats as they operate over water a lot.

Extensive navigation and search equipment is fitted as they are to operate also under very bad weather conditions.

Empty weight:           5750 kg
Max take off weight:    9350 kg
Cruise speed:            260 km/h
Endurance:                 4.5 h
Engines:              2 x 1780 shp 
  Turbomeca Makila 
Max external load:      3000 kg
Rescue hoist capacity:   270 kg
Passengers:               24
Crew:                      5
  Two pilots, flight engineer,
  navigator, rescue man (always
  volunteer conscripts)