helicopter airbus H225M CARACAL Low-poly 3D model

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The most advanced iteration of the 11-ton class twin-engine family was developed in the late 1990s at the request of the military to meet the need for a modern aircraft capable of performing Air Force RESCO (combat search and rescue) missions. The first flight took place in November 2000, but events on September 11, 2001 accelerated its development, and the Caracal EC725 soon became essential for all French Special Forces, earning it the acronym HUS (Special Units Helicopter). Based on the Cougar MK2, everything was redesigned to create a nearly new helicopter capable of operating in hostile environments, whether due to climate or combat engagements. In addition to the engine, dynamic elements, avionics, and optronics were reviewed, and the hold capacity was increased to accommodate 29 passengers. The armored cabin and self-protection systems were also installed, along with two machine guns FN MAG 58 in 7.62 mm positioned on each side of the aircraft for the French Army. Since then, more powerful weapons have been added, such as M3M machine guns derived from the 12.7mm Browning M2 in 2017 and Nexter's 20mm SH-20 gun in 2018. This device is characterized by a main rotor of the spheriflex type with five blades. Its body can be in short or elongated version, and it can be powered in two ways: Makila 2A or 2A1. The civil designation of this aircraft is AS332 L1 and AS332 L2. The AS332 L2 evolution of the L1 features a main rotor of spheriflex type and a rear spheriflex rotor with four blades, a more powerful engine (Makila 2A of 2,140 hp), and more modern avionics, screens, and autopilot navigation. The AS332 L2 is widely used in the offshore sector for connections with oil platforms. The RESCO version (combat search and rescue) has been operational since June 2006. This sophisticated device is the first French helicopter equipped with armor and self-protection systems, including radar detection of missiles. The EC725 is also equipped with a FLIR turret, providing night and all-weather intervention capacity. Its in-flight refueling system allows it to fly for up to 10 hours, as demonstrated by the Air Force in operational conditions. It can carry up to 28 commandos or 10 stretchers for medical evacuation, its maximum speed is 325 km/h with 285 km/h at cruising speed, and it carries the following equipment: Latest generation digital avionics managed by a CMA 9000 central computer. 4-axis autopilot providing excellent agility. Thales radio communications equipment. Inertial unit. FLIR infrared camera Safran Electronics & Defense intended for observation, surveillance, and piloting assistance during day and night operations. Self-protection system complete with radar alert detector, missile departure detector, decoy, and electronic warfare system. The rugged conditions of engagement in the Sahel lead to frequent changes in the Makila 2A1 engines used by the French Army since 2014. Their service life is only between 60 to 100 hours, instead of the 3,000 hours indicated by the engine manufacturer, and each maintenance operation costs between 300,000 to 600,000 euros excluding taxes. This model includes various components for personalization: Main rotor Secondary rotor Main door Pilot door Windows gunner Available formats: OBJ (mesh only) DAE (mesh and materials) FBX (mesh and materials) BLEND (mesh and materials) GLB (mesh only)