EH101 favoured by Portugal
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The EH Industries EH101 helicopter is Portugal's favored choice to meet its search and rescue (SAR) requirement. An evaluation report that compares the operational, maintenance, procurement and through-life effectiveness and costs of three shortlisted contenders, put the EH101 with Rolls-Royce Turbomeca RTM 322 engines at the top of the list with 62%. The Portuguese Air Force originally selected the EH101 in 2000, for the SAR role but political and industry protests required the evaluation process to be replayed and scrutinized.
Publication Name: Helicopter International
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0143-1005
Year: 2001
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EC725 introduced
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Eurocopter has introduced its new EC725 helicopter to the French Air Force's Chief of Staff. The French Air Force has a requirement for a total of 14 EC725s, fitted with inflight refuelling and specialist equipment for the combat search and rescue role. The helicopter retains the main structure of the Cougar Mk.2 but introduces a new five-bladed main rotor system, strengthened main gearbox and uprated engines, together with new integrated display, flight and navigation systems.
Publication Name: Helicopter International
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0143-1005
Year: 2001
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Cougar refuelling trials
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Eurocopter and the Royal Saudi Air Force have conducted a second series of in-flight refuelling trials with the Cougar Mk.2 Combat, Search and Rescue helicopter. The trials involve actual fuel transfer, particularly the capability of the system to transfer up to 2500 kg of fuel from the tanker to the helicopter.. The amount represents two thirds of the Cougar's fuel load and increases its radius of action.
Publication Name: Helicopter International
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0143-1005
Year: 2000
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