Now "Combat Proven" the Eurocopter EC725 is the Best Tool ever Produced to Ensure the future Hellenic Armed Forces SAR & Combat SAR Missions
Athens, 03 October 2006
Currently the most accomplished helicopter in the world for Combat Search And Rescue (CSAR) operations, the EC725 will progressively take over from the former generation helicopters, offering substantially improved operational capabilities. It could perfectly fits the Greece new requirements for long distance SAR missions with an increased useful load.
Latest member of the Cougar family the EC 725 benefits from the experience acquired by its predecessors and from major technical advances. It is a twin-engine, medium-weight helicopter in the 11 metric ton class with significantly enhanced performances, designed for long-distance tactical transport, SAR and Combat SAR missions, medical transport, and logistic support. It can also be used for naval operations.
Notable new features of the EC725 include an entirely new main rotor head, a reinforced main gearbox, new engines, and a new integrated piloting and display system.
Let us remind that the 10th of May, 2006, the Combat Search & Rescue EC 725 were officially declared operational within the French Air Force and became “combat proven” when utilized in Lebanon to evacuate the French nationals in July 2006.
The French Air Force, which is the EC725 launch customer, will ultimately operate 6 of the helicopters – 4 have already been delivered – for CSAR missions. The French Army will acquire 8 EC725s – 7 have already been received – for duties with the Special Operations Squadron.
Today 48 aircraft from the EC225/EC 725 family have already been sold to 13 customers in 11 countries.
About Eurocopter
Established in 1992, the Franco-German-Spanish Eurocopter Group is a Division of EADS, a world leader in aerospace, defense and related services. The Eurocopter Group employs approx. 13,000 people. In 2005, Eurocopter confirmed its position as the world’s No. 1 helicopter manufacturer with a turnover of 3.2 billion euros, orders for 401 new helicopters, and a 52 percent market share in the civil and parapublic sectors. Overall, the Group’s products account for 30 percent of the total world helicopter fleet. Its strong worldwide presence is ensured by its 16 subsidiaries on five continents, along with a dense network of distributors, certified agents and maintenance centers. More than 9,500 Eurocopter helicopters are currently in service with over 2,500 customers in 139 countries. Eurocopter offers the largest civil and military helicopter range in the world.
For more information, please contact:
Jean Louis ESPES
Eurocopter
mailto: jean-louis.espes@eurocopter.com
Christina GOTZHEIN
Eurocopter
mailto: christina.gotzhein@eurocopter.com
Cécile VION-LANCTUIT
Eurocopter
mailto: cecile.vion-lanctuit@eurocopter.com
Christopher BACH
Eurocopter
mailto: christopher.bach@eurocopter.com
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