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Ireland selected the AB-139 for Irish Air Corps

Dublin, Ireland - A contract for the purchase of four helicopters was signed and they will perform several missions among which troop transport and SAR

Irish Government signed recently a contract for the purchase of four AgustaWestland/Bell AB-139 helicopters. These aircraft are going to perform several mission types among which one must in particular remind SAR operations (Search and Rescue), EMS (Emergency Medical Service), VIP and troop transportation. The AB-139 was selected after a detailed survey about the capabilities of this aerial vehicle...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 111894
Rome, Italy, 01/13/2005 12:59
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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