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Naval Defense Industry News - Brazil |
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Airbus
Helicopters and Brazilian Navy Tested the
H145 Helicopter for Naval Missions
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The H145 continued to be a regular site in the skies above Brazil in
April with stops in Rio de Janeiro and the Brazilian Navy’s air
base in São Pedro da Aldeia. In total, 28 flights were performed
for operators such as the Brazilian Navy; Rio de Janeiro’s civil
police and fire brigade; oil and gas operators such as Petrobras, Omni
and Erickson; the Argentinian Ministry of Security; and several private
customers, among others. |
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Brazilian Navy performed seven demo flights whose main goal was to evaluate
the H145 for their light utility helicopter tender. A variety of naval
missions, such as search and rescue, passenger transport and external
load transport missions, were successfully simulated.
Picture: Airbus Helicopters |
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The Navy’s
evaluation cumulated on April 13 by landing the helicopter on the Almirante
Maximiano, a polar ship anchored in Río de Janeiro following
a mission in Antarctica. The Navy pilots underlined the intuitive nature
of the glass cockpit and the overall easy handling and stability of
the aircraft.
Since the start of the H145’s Brazilian demo tour in early March,
the aircraft has performed 81 flights and welcomed more than 70 pilots
and nearly 450 passengers.
The H145 heads next to Bolivia and Peru. |
