7 March, 2019: In an attempt to expand its medium class search and rescue helicopter fleet the Chinese Military Transport’s Rescue and Salvage Bureau (CRS) have signed a contract for two Airbus H175 helicopters in search and rescue (SAR) configuration.
Along with offshore areas like Bohai Sea and Yellow Sea, the new H 175s will be on SAR mission in China’s most heavily trafficked waters in one of the busiest areas for marine traffic.
Salient features of H175
Long range, highly flexible cabin to ease pilot workload and improve situational awareness
20- certified cabin configurations which can be easily re-configured based on mission requirements
Helionix avionics system which bolsters the helicopter’s search and rescue capabilities
Suited to perform search and rescue (SAR), emergency medical services, law enforcement, firefighting as well as land and maritime border control operations
Conceived to offer the highest safety levels in all flight modes
For over a decade now, the MOT/CRS has been one of the most important customers for Airbus in China. The H225s operates in Shanghai, Penglai, Xiamen and Zhuhai considered to be China’s four main air bases.
Apart from China, the H175s are also operational in Netherlands, the UK, Denmark, Thailand, Australia, Mexico and Hong Kong.