Tue, Aug 18, 2009
State-Of-The-Art Aircraft To Rejuvenate County's Aerial
Support
American Eurocopter today delivered the first EC120 to Lake
County Sheriff Department's Aviation Unit. This new,
state-of-the-art helicopter will rejuvenate the unit's fleet that
started service in Indiana over 30 years ago.
The Lake County Sheriff Department's Aviation Unit was started
in 1979 and it is responsible for airborne law enforcement support
missions throughout Lake County, Indiana, and surrounding areas.
Since the start, the unit has utilized a variety of aircraft
including military surplus models.
"It was definitely time to upgrade," said Sergeant Randy
Phillips, Lake County Sheriff Department's Aviation Division. "The
combination of price, performance, technology options and great
support we receive from American Eurocopter made the EC120 an easy
choice."
The unit flies a variety of missions that include pursuit
assistance and patrol, and providing aerial support to the K-9,
Aquatics, Marine and Tactical special operations units. Lake
County's new EC120 is Night Vision Goggle (NVG) compatible and
outfitted with advanced technologies like Forward Looking Infrared
(FLIR) system, a remote control SX-5 Night Sun searchlight and a
moving map system. These technological advancements will help the
unit expand the scope of their missions and support throughout its
areas of operation.
"The Lake County Sheriff's Department was committed to upgrading
to a helicopter that would help them expand their mission
capabilities and working with a company that would support them
throughout the order process and beyond," said Larry Roberts,
American Eurocopter Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Customer
Support. "They made an informed decision by selecting American
Eurocopter as their helicopter provider and in the EC120 as their
aerial platform. We are looking forward to working with Lake County
and supporting them for many years to come."
The EC120 is known for its maneuverability and its advanced
technologies, like the cockpit's Vehicle and Engine Multifunction
Display (VEMD) that decrease pilot workload. The aircraft is
powered by a fuel-efficient Turbomeca ARRIUS 2F engine and features
the new generation Fenestron tail rotor.
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