To Be Highlighted At The 2010 SOFEX Show In Jordan
The mission capabilities of Eurocopter helicopters produced for
Middle East military services and law enforcement agencies are
being highlighted at this week’s 2010 Special Operations
Forces Exhibition and Conference (SOFEX) in Jordan.
Eurocopter E635
Eurocopter’s participation at SOFEX 2010 includes the
exhibit of AS350 B3 and EC635 rotary-wing aircraft from the Royal
Jordanian Air Force, along with display of the Stand-Alone Weapon
System (SAWS) developed by Eurocopter and airborne systems
integrator ATE.
“We are proud of our helicopters’ role in the
protection and homeland security of Jordan and other Middle East
countries, which is a result of our company’s more than
30-year presence in this region,” said Eurocopter Senior Vice
President Olivier Lambert. “Today, there are over 650
Eurocopter rotary-wing aircraft in the Arab world’s inventory
with military services, law enforcement agencies and civilian
operators.”
More than 30 Eurocopter helicopters fly in the Hashemite Kingdom
of Jordan. The Royal Jordanian Air Force’s current Eurocopter
inventory includes AS332 Super Pumas for troop transport and search
& rescue, AS350s for pilot training and VIP airlift, and EC635s
for multi-mission duties. In addition, the country’s Public
Security Air Wing operates EC635s and BO105s.
The long-term support of Jordan’s helicopter fleet is a
priority for Eurocopter, including the company’s commitment
to work with local industry for maintenance, repair and overhaul
activity. This relationship will bring Eurocopter’s technical
competence together with capabilities of the country’s
aeronautics industry.
(L-R) Eurocopter Caracal & Tiger
Eurocopter’s other products and capabilities for Jordan
and the Middle East are illustrated at SOFEX 2010 by its display of
scale models of the Tiger attack helicopter, and the EC725 Caracal
for combat search & rescue (C-SAR) and special operations. The
combat-proven Tiger is the newest attack helicopter in operation
today, and the Caracal is the most modern C-SAR rotary-wing
aircraft, which also is well suited for special operations.
Also shown at SOFEX 2010 is the Stand-Alone Weapon System
(SAWS), which is tailored for Eurocopter’s military
helicopter product range, including the EC635, AS550 Fennec and the
new EC645. The SAWS solution matches the increased market demand
for helicopters with weapon systems capable of meeting evolving
mission scenarios in both current and future conflicts.
The SOFEX 2010 show is going on through May 13 at the King
Abdullah I Airbase in Marka.
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