Turbomeca Makila

Makila
Cutaway view of a Turbomeca Makila
Type	Turboshaft
National origin	France
Manufacturer	Turbomeca/SAFRAN
First run	1976
Major applications	Aérospatiale Super Puma Denel Rooivalk
Number built	2,200

The Turbomeca Makila is a family of French turboshaft engines for helicopter use, first run in 1976 and flown in 1977.

Typical power output is around 1,300 kW (1,700 hp). As of 2012, some 2,200 had been built.

Applications

• Aérospatiale Super Puma
• Denel Rooivalk
• Eurocopter Cougar
• Eurocopter EC225
• IAR 330 SM

Variants

Makila 1A

Makila 1A1

Makila 1A2

Makila 1A4

Makila 2A

Makila 2A1

Specifications (Makila 2A)

Data from Turbomeca.

General characteristics

• Type: Free-turbine turboshaft
• Length: 1,836 mm (72 in)
• Diameter: 498 mm (20 in)
• Dry weight: 278,9 kg (including FADEC)

Components

• Compressor: 3-stage axial flow LP, single-stage centrifugal flow HP
• Combustors: Annular
• Turbine: 2-stage axial flow free turbine

Performance

• Maximum power output: 1,801kW (2,415 shp)
• Power-to-weight ratio:

References

Bibliography

• Gunston, Bill (1986). World Encyclopedia of Aero Engines. Wellingborough: Patrick Stephens.