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Thailand takes delivery of four new H225M helicopters

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(Photo: RTAF)
(Photo: RTAF)

The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has taken delivery of four new H225M multirole utility helicopters.

With these latest deliveries, the RTAF’s fleet totals 12 H225Ms under its fleet modernisation programme. These four helicopters will join the air force’s fleet for combat search and rescue, search and rescue flights and troop transport missions.

A combat-proven multi-purpose and versatile asset, the H225M enables military forces to deploy wherever and whenever needed. 125 H225Ms are currently in service across the world, having accumulated more than 150,000 flight hours. The H225M is relied upon by Brazil, France, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, Thailand, and Kuwait to support their most demanding missions.

Press release from Airbus

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