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Singapore Orders New H225M And CH-47F Medium and Heavy Lift Helicopters

Monday, November 7th, 2016

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Singapore Orders New H225M And CH-47F Medium and Heavy Lift Helicopters

An EC725/H225M Caracal Helicopter in flight. Photo: Airbus Helicopters.

The Singapore Ministry of Defense (MoD) awarded contracts to Airbus to acquire H225M Medium Lift Helicopters and Boeing [BA] for CH-47F Heavy Lift Helicopters, the government said Monday.The H225M and CH-47F rotorcraft are planned to replace the Singapore Air Force’s (RSAF) existing Super Pumas and older Chinooks. The older helicopters have been in service since 1983 and 1994, respectively, the ministry said.“The H225M and CH-47F possess better lift and reach capabilities, and will enable the RSAF to meet the Singapore…

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