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Airbus Helicopters has delivered two H-145 to Ecuadorian Air Force, the first military customer in South America for this multipurpose twin-engine helicopter. Airbus press photo.
In an official statement from the European manufacturer and on the same day as the FAE celebrates its centenary of creation, the delivery of the first H-145s was confirmed.
There will be a total of six H-145 that will arrive during the next year. Airbus Helicopters H-145 helicopters, known as “Cobra” in the Ecuadorian Air Force, will be assigned to Wing 22 of Combat in Guayaquil. The contract includes training for 12 pilots and 15 technical, as part of an in-country operational training program.
“We are very happy to have new advanced technology equipment to help face the operational challenges of our country., where high performance helicopters are needed to fly in the Andes at up to 6.000 meters (20.000 pies), in the jungle or on the coast”, said. Colonel Franck Cevallos, wing commander 22 of the Ecuadorian Air Force.
The six H-145 helicopters will assist with missions related to homeland security, such as border surveillance and the fight against drug trafficking, as well as carrying out rescue operations at high altitudes, medical evacuation (MedEvac) and assistance in case of natural disasters, both during the day and night. This wide range of mission capabilities is due to the variety of included equipment such as the cargo hook, rescue crane, camillas, reflector, electro-optical camera for reconnaissance, etc.
“I want to take this opportunity to congratulate the Ecuadorian Air Force, that today is birthday 100 years. The new H-145 will increase its operational capabilities thanks to its versatility and high performance in high and high temperature conditions., and will allow them to face any mission. with greater efficiency and serenity «, Julien Negrel said, Commercial Vice President for Latin America of Airbus Helicopters. «The Ministry of Defense of Ecuador has been an Airbus customer for 40 years and I appreciate your trust in our brand when it comes to renewing the country's air capabilities with next generation helicopters".
In Ecuador there are currently some 40 helicopters Airbus in operation with civilian and military customers.
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