Overview
Proven heavy-lift performance for the Super Puma family
The Safran Makila 1A1 is a proven turboshaft engine developed for medium and heavy twin-engine helicopters operating in demanding environments. Designed to power the Airbus Super Puma family, the Makila 1A1 combines outstanding reliability, robust performance and low direct maintenance costs, making it a trusted choice for operators worldwide.
Delivering 1,877 shp (1,400 kW) one-engine inoperative (OEI) power and 1,820 shp (1,357 kW) take-off power, the Makila 1A1 provides the performance required for heavy transport, offshore support, search and rescue, utility and military operations. Its proven architecture has accumulated millions of operating hours in some of the world's most demanding environments.
The Makila engine family has earned a reputation for exceptional reliability through more than 12 million operating hours. Built around a modular design and supported by Safran's worldwide service network, the Makila 1A1 continues to provide dependable performance for operators requiring maximum aircraft availability.
Engine performance and reliability
Proven heavy-lift capability
The Makila 1A1 delivers the power required for demanding transport missions while maintaining excellent reliability and operational efficiency. Its performance has made it a benchmark engine for medium and heavy helicopter operations worldwide.
Built for challenging environments
From offshore oil and gas support to mountain rescue and tactical military transport, the Makila 1A1 has demonstrated reliable performance in some of the harshest operating environments. The engine was specifically developed for operators who require dependable power under demanding conditions.
Proven modular architecture
The Makila 1A1 features a modular design consisting of four replaceable modules, allowing maintenance to be carried out efficiently while reducing aircraft downtime. Borescope inspections and magnetic chip detector inspections can be completed without removing engine modules, simplifying routine maintenance.
Low Direct Maintenance Costs
Designed with maintainability in mind, the Makila 1A1 combines long component life, good accessibility and minimal tooling requirements. This helps operators reduce direct maintenance costs while maximising fleet availability.
Makila 1A1 supply and support
Certified engines backed by worldwide support
Lapwing Helicopter Support supplies certified Safran Makila 1A1 engines for helicopter operators, MRO organisations and overhaul facilities worldwide. Whether you require a replacement engine, an exchange solution or support during scheduled maintenance, we provide serviceable engines backed by complete documentation and full traceability.
Supported by our international sourcing network and extensive helicopter engine expertise, we help minimise aircraft downtime through responsive logistics, dependable customer support and worldwide delivery.
Why operators choose Lapwing
* Certified Safran Makila 1A1 engines
* Serviceable and exchange engine solutions
* Documentation and full traceability
* Worldwide shipping and AOG support
* Experienced partner for helicopter operators and MRO organisations
