Thailand Selected EC725 For Its Air Force

Thailand to acquire four EC725 helicopters from Eurocopter

 

The Government of Thailand has approved the acquisition of four Eurocopter EC725 Super Cougar medium multimission helicopters by the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) for conducting search-and-rescue (SAR) missions.
RTAF official spokesman and group captain, Prapas Sonjaidee, said that an initial funding of THB4bn ($130m) has been allotted for the purchase, even though the contract is still under negotiations stage, reports IHS Jane.
A total of 16 helicopters are expected to be purchased by the air force along with maintenance services and training support, to help replace its 40-year old fleet of Bell UH-1 Iroquois military helicopters.
Deliveries under the contract are expected to be carried out in three phases. Phase two will involve supply of eight aircraft, while the remaining four helicopters are scheduled to take place under third phase, according to ThaiArmedForce.com.

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