The German Ministry of the Interior has placed an order for up to 44 H225 helicopters for the Federal Police (Bundespolizei), comprising 38 confirmed orders and options for an additional six aircraft. These helicopters, known for their payload, range, and...
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The German Ministry of the Interior has placed an order for up to 44 H225 helicopters for the Federal Police (Bundespolizei), comprising 38 confirmed orders and options for an additional six aircraft. These helicopters, known for their payload, range, and advanced systems, are suitable for a wide range of law enforcement and homeland security missions, including special forces transport, firefighting, and disaster relief. The delivery of these helicopters is scheduled to commence in 2029.
“I would like to thank Germany for its continued and renewed trust in our helicopters and in particular in our H225 family. We're proud that our H225 will contribute to the security of Germany and help its citizens in need,” said Bruno Even, CEO of Airbus Helicopters.
“The Bundespolizei can look forward to a modern helicopter thanks to the continuous improvements we've made to our H225 in recent years. It will remain one of the most advanced helicopters available on the market for the decades to come.”
The H225 will replace the H155 and AS332 helicopters which have been in service with the German Federal Police for over two decades. The transition is expected to be seamless for both pilots and maintenance personnel, facilitated by included training and spare parts packages.
The new H225 features a powerful mission and communication system that enhances situational awareness and ensures smooth data transmission between police units. Improvements such as an enhanced main gearbox and an extended health and usage monitoring system increase safety and reduce costs. With a maximum takeoff weight of 11,160 kg, the H225 offers a range exceeding 832 kilometers, extendable to 1,107 kilometers with external fuel tanks, and an external payload capacity of 4,750 kg, essential for tasks like disaster relief and firefighting.
The Bundespolizei currently operates 94 Airbus helicopters, ranging from the single-engine H120 for pilot training to more than 40 twin-engine H135 helicopters used for various missions, including emergency medical services under the Federal Office of Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance. The Super Puma family, to which the H225 belongs, represents the latest variant in a partnership that began in 1962 with the operation of the Alouette II, manufactured by Airbus predecessor Aérospatiale.
According to Airbus, the H225 boasts the industry's best range, speed, payload, and reliability in the 11-tonne twin-engine category. It has accumulated more than 6 million flight hours in all-weather conditions worldwide.
Airbus Helicopters also aims for the H225 to be capable of flying with 100 percent sustainable aviation fuel by 2030, a capability demonstrated at ILA Berlin 2022.
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