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Eurocopter delivers fourth EC225 to China
China has taken delivery of EC225 from Eurocopter which will be used for offshore search and rescue (SAR) missions. The helicopters, four in all, are to be operated by the Rescue and Salvage Bureau for offshore SAR missions.
Equipped with search lights, weather radar, hoist and the most advanced avionics system, the two new SAR-configured EC225 will boost the Rescue and Salvage Bureau fleet operating along the Chinese coastline.
Till date, a total of 10 EC225 are flying in China, used for different missions including police and firefighting operations, offshore SAR and disaster relief, as well as passenger transport particularly in the oil and gas sector.
Together with 17 other AS332 L1 and L2 models, Eurocopter has a total of 27 helicopters from the Super Puma family operating in the country—effectively supplying the largest fleet in this 10/11-tonne twin-engine category.
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