Korean National Police Agency Orders Airbus H225 helicopter

Korea expands its national-level aviation assets with the addition of an Airbus H225 heavy multi-role helicopter to support counter-terrorism, search and rescue, and major disaster-response missions.

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(DEFENCE SECURITY ASIA) — The Korean National Police Agency has confirmed the acquisition of one Airbus H225 helicopter, marking its formal entry as a new operator of the European manufacturer’s heavy multi-role rotorcraft.

The newly ordered H225 will become a central aviation platform for the agency’s public-service mission set, enhancing national security readiness, emergency response capabilities, and wide-area operational coverage across the Korean peninsula.

According to officials, the helicopter will be deployed primarily for high-risk law-enforcement and counter-terrorism operations, including armed tactical insertion, rapid response to critical incidents, and national-level policing tasks requiring long-range aerial support.

In addition to its primary roles, the H225 will also undertake vital public-service missions such as search and rescue (SAR), airborne command-and-control, humanitarian assistance, and large-scale disaster-relief operations during both natural and man-made emergencies.

“We are honoured to welcome the Korean National Police Agency to the Airbus family,” said Vincent Dubrule, Head of Asia-Pacific at Airbus Helicopters, in a statement expressing confidence in the platform’s operational suitability.

Dubrule underscored that the H225 has earned a global reputation as a reliable and highly versatile workhorse across military, paramilitary, and governmental fleets, with proven performance in extreme weather, high-stress, and complex mission profiles.

He added that Airbus is confident the H225 will become a cornerstone aviation asset for the Korean police, enabling precise, safe, and sustained execution of complex missions that require heavy-lift, endurance, and advanced avionics.

As the latest generation in the renowned Super Puma family, the H225 is widely recognised for its impressive performance envelope, excellent range and endurance, and high payload-lifting capacity that make it suitable for multi-domain public-service operations.

The helicopter integrates state-of-the-art avionics including the Airbus digital four-axis autopilot—considered one of the world’s most advanced—which dramatically reduces pilot workload, enhances flight stability, and improves safety in demanding operating conditions.

According to Airbus’ official technical documentation, the H225 is powered by two Safran Makila 2A1 turboshaft engines delivering exceptional high-hot performance, enabling a maximum cruise speed of 150 knots (278 km/h) and a maximum range of up to 452 nautical miles (837 km) with standard fuel tanks.

The aircraft features a maximum take-off weight of 11,200 kg, an external sling load capacity of 4,750 kg, an internal useful load exceeding 5,000 kg, and seating for up to 19 passengers plus crew depending on configuration.

Airbus lists the H225 as equipped with the advanced AFCS (Automatic Flight Control System), composite five-bladed main rotor for vibration reduction, dual-channel FADEC engine control, weather radar, digital glass cockpit, and optional de-icing systems for all-weather operations.

The rotorcraft’s endurance capability—exceeding 5.5 hours depending on profile—enables extended-duration missions such as maritime SAR, wide-area surveillance, and cross-country law-enforcement support without frequent refuelling.

Globally, more than 360 H225 and H225M helicopters are currently in service across military, police, coast guard, and government fleets, collectively accumulating nearly 980,000 flight hours.

Military and governmental H225/H225M customers include Brazil, France, Hungary, Indonesia, Iraq, Kuwait, Malaysia, Mexico, the Netherlands, Singapore, and Thailand.

The Korean National Police Agency’s selection of the H225 further expands Airbus’ footprint in South Korea’s aerospace and security ecosystem, reinforcing the Super Puma family’s position as one of the world’s most capable heavy multi-role helicopters. — DEFENCE SECURITY ASIA

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