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Philippine Coast Guard becomes local first H-145 helicopter operator

For parapublic missions

Philippine Coast Guard has placed an order for one H-145 helicopter at "ADAS 2018" (September 26-28 in Manila), making it the first H-145 parapublic operator in the Philippines. The new 4-tonne-class twin-engine helicopter is specially equipped with high frequency radios, emergency flotation gear, fast roping, cargo sling, search light, and electro-optical systems to perform critical missions including...

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Manila, Philippines, 09/26/2018 09:30
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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