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Thai Air Force to add four H225Ms
September 20, 2018 By Helicopters Staff
Airbus Helicopters secured an additional order of four H225M (previously known as EC725) multirole utility helicopters from the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF), as part of a fleet strengthening program. This follow-on order will bring the RTAF’s H225M fleet to 12 units by 2021.
Close to 90 H225Ms helicopters are now in service Specially equipped with emergency flotation gear, fast roping, cargo sling, search light and electro-optical systems, these four new multirole H225M helicopters will join RTAF’s existing fleet of six H225Ms for combat search and rescue missions, search and rescue flights, and troop transport operations. The air force will also be receiving two H225Ms from its earlier order, by end of this year.
This latest contract, explains Airbus, will also cover on-site technical support and continuing airworthiness management services, fully supported by Airbus’ Thailand team.
“The H225Ms have served the Royal Thai Air Force well since the delivery of its first batch in 2015, and we are truly honoured by this renewed order, underscoring their continued trust and confidence in our helicopters and the committed support to their fleet,” said Philippe Monteux, head of Southeast Asia and Pacific region, Airbus.
Featuring the 4-axis autopilot system, Airbus explains the 11-ton-catergory, twin-turbine H225M provides endurance and fast cruise speed. Close to 90 units are now in service, achieving 100,700 flight hours to date.
