7 March, 2019: Japan Coast Guard (JCG) has recently acquired the latest member of Airbus Helicopters Super Puma family – The H225, with a twin turbine & belonging to 11-ton-category. With this addition, JCG’s Super Puma fleet will now include two AS332s and 11 H225s.
“We are delighted at how our Super Puma helicopters have continued to remain relevant and responsive to the Coast Guard’s operational needs. The fact that JCG’s latest H225 participated in a series of rescue missions immediately upon delivery and rescued 23 people, speaks volumes of our aircraft’s mission-ready performance and availability. This follow-on order also re-affirms the confidence that JCG has in our helicopters. We are certain that the expanded fleet will continue to meet JCG’s exacting requirements. Airbus remains committed to ensuring the fleet’s high availability for all missions,” said Guillaume Leprince, Managing Director of Airbus Helicopters in Japan.
The addition of this Helicopter will enhance security enforcement, territorial coastal activities, and disaster relief missions in Japan.
Features of H225S:
1- Equipped with state-of-art electronic instruments and renowned autopilot precision.
2- Outstanding endurance and fast cruise speed
3- Can be fitted with multiple equipment’s to suit any role
The all-weather capable H225 is relied on by organisations globally including the Spanish Guard, the Argentine Coast Guard, and the South Korea’s National 119 Rescue Headquarters as a reference in search and rescue operations.
Japan has about 25 helicopters from the Super Puma family, flown by civil and parapublic operators. The Japan’s Defence Ministry uses the H225S for various purposes like search and rescue missions, offshore operations, VIP, fire-fighting, and passenger and goods transportation.