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Mon, Mar 25, 2019

Airbus Confirms H145M Bid In Key Australian Military Rotary Wing Campaign

Responds To Request For Information For The Upgrade Program

Airbus Australia Pacific's Managing Director Andrew Mathewson has confirmed that Airbus has recently responded to the Commonwealth of Australia’s request for information for a four-metric-ton class, rapidly deployable, multi-role helicopter for Australian Special Forces.

“The Airbus H145M helicopter is the military version of the H145 – the most advanced member of Airbus’ multi-purpose twin-engine category. It is based on a commercial off-the-shelf platform with military-specific modifications and is an operationally proven, affordable and low-risk option for Australia,” Mathewson said.

“The H145M program and systems are based on around five million hours of flying experience with the H145 family of aircraft which has over 1,300 units in service today. The Airbus Australia Pacific response included selected industry partners and the provision of training, maintenance, logistics and engineering activities. A comprehensive transfer of technology and skills will make Airbus Australia Pacific a regional centre able to proactively support Australian operational needs, and export this knowledge back into the wider H145M community,” he added.

Mathewson said that other strengths of the Airbus H145M included:

  • Excellent access and cabin space
  • Compact footprint for maximum agility
  • Excellent hot and high flight performance
  • Airbus Helionix cockpit which reduces pilot workload and allows greater situational awareness
  • Full multi-role capability allowing support to missions including aerial assault, aerial fire support, attack, ISTAR, CASEVAC and general utility tasks
  • High availability; reliable and robust systems; a small logistic footprint; proven by operations in similar configuration, roles and environment
  • High rotor clearance and shrouded Fenestron for operations close to obstacles

“Airbus stands ready to respond to the next stage in the tender process,” Mathewson said.

(Image provided with Airbus news release)

FMI: www.airbus.com

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