“Our strategy is the development in aviation activities
particularly within state’s security and defense, but
not only. The implementation of a new helicopter
platform is one of our priorities covering possibly wide
range of activities meaning its production, overhaul and
servicing. Signing of the agreement, here, today, with
Eurocopter is one of the steps of this strategy. This
task is extremely important for our company’s future
which depends on it. It also gives many possibilities to
other companies in Lodz region” – said Mr. Jan Piętowski,
the President of Military Aviation Works No. 1 J.S.C.
The EC725 Caracal is a modern, multi-role
11-metric-ton-class helicopter designed for armed
operations, troop transport, rescue duties and logistics
support. Equipped with a five-blade main rotor system
and the latest in avionics and systems, it carries up to
29 passengers in addition to the flight crew. Flight
endurance is 5.5 hours with the helicopter’s impressive
fuel capacity.
As
a rotorcraft of choice for military forces worldwide,
current EC725 Caracal customers range from France,
Brazil and Mexico to Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand.
Its capabilities were validated by EC725 Caracal combat
deployments with French forces in Afghanistan and in
supporting France’s role during NATO-led operations for
the Libyan military campaign and Mali. Deployed in the
most challenging theatres of operations, the EC725
Caracal is today the only heavy, single platform, modern
and combat proven helicopter on the market able to
perform the widest range of missions.
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