Making its premier appearance in Poland, the EC665 Tiger HAD attack helicopter joins the multi-mission EC725 Caracal on display at the 22nd MSPO International Defence Industry Exhibition starting today in Kielce.
With a proven combat record that includes side-by-side deployments with the French Army in Afghanistan, Libya and Mali under extreme and challenging conditions, the two aircraft have already demonstrated their unique performance, reliability and interoperability.
"With two modern, combat proven and interoperable rotorcraft, Airbus Helicopters is able to offer a comprehensive solution to meet the full needs of the Polish Armed Forces,” said Airbus Helicopters President Guillaume Faury. “We are ready to ramp-up our existing cooperation with Poland’s aerospace industry and research institutions in order to provide a consistent, sustainable and structured end-to-end industrial capacity.”
Airbus Helicopters’ NATO-interoperable EC725 Caracal is proposed for Poland’s acquisition of new multi-role helicopters, with the rotorcraft able to perform a wide range of missions ranging from special operations to combat search and rescue, tactical transport and medical evacuation as well as a full range of maritime roles.
Since its entry into operational service in 2005, the EC725 Caracal has been operational with the military forces of France, Brazil, Mexico, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and in the near future several other undisclosed nations. Its reliability and durability have been endorsed in crisis areas that include Lebanon, Afghanistan and Mali, while also supporting France’s role during NATO-led operations in Libya.
See press release for more information.
View photos and video of the EC725 and EC665.
Visit Airbus Group at MSPO at the Airbus Group Stand in Hall F - Booth F-17. The Airbus Helicopters static display is located in row ZF-7.
