Fri, Jul 24, 2009
Intended To Replace Several Smaller Aircraft
The Phoenix Police Department has selected a
Pilatus PC-12 Spectre for use by the Department’s Air
Support Unit over the City of Phoenix, Arizona
Commander Dave Harvey, Commander of the Phoenix Police
Department Tactical Support Bureau, said, “After careful
consideration, the PC-12 Spectre was selected in part because it is
an economical, single-engine, pressurized aircraft with sufficient
cabin space to help accomplish a multi-mission role. It is a proven
surveillance platform that will also assist us in crime
suppression, transport of Department Detectives for investigative
purposes, and assist with out-of-state extraditions.”
Leonard Luke, Vice President of Homeland Security and Government
Business at Pilatus added, “It is a real honor for Pilatus to
contribute to the protection and service to the City of Phoenix.
The PC-12 Spectre is a force multiplier and will be a powerful tool
for the Phoenix Police Department’s high demand operations.
The aircraft’s proven durability is backed by the best
product support in the industry, which means it will be
consistently ready to dispatch on a wide variety of
missions.”
The PC-12 Spectre is scheduled to be delivered to the Phoenix
Police Department in September and their goal is to have the
aircraft operational in 2010. The aircraft will join their fleet of
eight helicopters and replace several smaller fixed-wing aircraft
that had been operated for decades. The Phoenix Police Air Support
Unit provides service to 1.57 million Phoenix residents
encompassing an area of more than 500 square miles.
File Photo
The PC-12 Spectre provides a true multi-mission surveillance
aircraft available to meet today’s operational realities and
tightening budgets. Featuring a retractable surveillance platform,
Primus Apex avionics suite, and a pressurized reconfigurable cabin,
the PC-12 Spectre has set a new standard for multi-mission aircraft
capability. Strong performance, fuel efficiency, and a rugged
airframe suitable for military missions make it the ideal special
mission platform for today’s government and law enforcement
agencies.
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