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suite includes the Garmin G500H electronic fl ight information system, FLIR Systems 8500 thermal imager, Spectrolab SX-16 searchlight, and the Aerocomputers UC- 5100 moving map system.
Other law enforcement agencies that have recently purchased AS350B3e AStars include the California Highway Patrol, the Mississippi Department of Public Safety, and the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department.
DART R66 Cargo Hook Opens Utility Market to R66 Operators
Oklahoma City Police Department puts Two New Airbus Helicopters AS350B3e AStars into Service
The Oklahoma City Police Department Air Support Unit has put two new Airbus Helicopters AS350B3e AStar helicopters into service as part of a fl eet upgrade plan. The new helicopters include technological and equipment upgrades that will enable the department to signifi cantly improve its airborne law enforcement and public safety mission capabilities.
Oklahoma City police are excited to have the new, more capable helicopters. “The Oklahoma City Police Department has upgraded our ability to provide better public safety coverage for a city that spans 621 square miles with the addition
of these helicopters,” said Chief of Police William 12 January 2015
Citty. “The successful process of transitioning to a helicopter that allows for greater functionality, safety, and reduced pilot fatigue is a testimony to Airbus Helicopters and their product. It’s also a testament to our pilots ... let’s just say they are not unhappy.”
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol put its AS350B3e into service in May and the Tulsa Police Department put its AS350B2 into service in August. In addition to purchasing new helicopters, the Oklahoma law enforcement agencies upgraded to modern avionics and mission equipment to enhance the performance and capabilities of their aviation units. Oklahoma City’s new helicopters are well suited to tactical team insertions and are equipped with cargo hooks, allowing them to carry Bambi Buckets for fi refi ghting.
The new Oklahoma City AStars are equipped with an avionics and mission equipment suite that enhances crew safety and law enforcement operational capabilities. This
With a lift capacity of 1,015-lb, the easy to install DART Hook opens up the utility market to R66 operators. Designed to mount directly to the belly of the aircraft, the hook utilizes an electrical release system as well as a manual backup to jettison the load, ideal for your aerial operations. It’s currently approved by Transport Canada. FAA and EASA certifi cation are expected to follow shortly.
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