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Eurocopter AS365 N3+ Dauphin helicopters enter service with the Bangladesh Army 2911124.
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The
Bangladesh Army has marked its formal service introduction of two new
Eurocopter AS365 N3+ Dauphin helicopters, which will be deployed on United
Nations humanitarian missions and operated in multi-role transport duties
for the republic. |
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 The two new S365 N3+ Dauphin helicopters for the Bangladesh Army. |
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Supplied
through the Eurocopter South East Asia subsidiary, these are the first
Eurocopter-built rotorcraft to join the Bangladesh Army’s aviation
fleet, and they were presented today during a ceremony at the military
service’s Dhaka Cantonment headquarters. In preparation for the twin-engine Dauphin’s service introduction, an initial group of Bangladesh Army pilots attended ground school classes at Eurocopter South East Asia’s Singapore facility, and were trained in the subsidiary’s AS365 N3+ full-flight simulator. Additional crew members are to follow, including pilots who will be qualified as instructors. “These two Dauphins will significantly enhance our capabilities, as we continue to participate actively in world peacekeeping missions,” explained Brigadier General Abdullah Al Azhar, commander of the ad hoc army aviation group. “The provision of simulator training by Eurocopter South East Asia has greatly facilitated the service entry of the aircraft, allowing our pilots to operate them from the onset with confidence and ease." |
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 From left to right: 1. Lieutenant Colonel Md Saidur Rahman 2. Colonel Alamgir Hossain 3. Brigadier General Abdullah-Al-Azhar 4. Lieutenant Colonel Muhammad Hasan Imam Farazi (© Copyright Eurocopter South East Asia, Photographer : Kiw Hui Bin). |
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To
cater to the growing Dauphin fleet in Asia, Eurocopter South East Asia
was designated earlier this year as the regional hub to provide training,
major inspection and heavy structural repairs for the Dauphin family of
helicopters. “We welcome the Bangladesh Army to Eurocopter’s global family of operators,” said Bernard Brenner, President & CEO of Eurocopter South East Asia. “Their confidence in our products stems not just from the Dauphin’s proven capabilities, but also from our ability to provide them with the full suite of support and services, which comes as a direct benefit from Eurocopter’s policy of being in close proximity to the customers.” Eurocopter’s AS365 N3+ is the company’s latest member in the Dauphin helicopter family, featuring more powerful Arriel 2C turboshaft engines, an increased gross weight, a 4-axis autopilot and glass cockpit. |
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