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Thursday, October 19, 2006

Japanese Coast Guard Selects The AgustaWestland AW139 Helicopter For Maritime Search And Rescue Operations

Agusta Bell AW139AgustaWestland, in collaboration with Mitsui Bussan Aerospace is proud to announce that the Japanese Coast Guard has selected the AW139 helicopter to replace their aging Bell 212’s for deployment at Search and Rescue bases throughout Japan.

Three helicopters have been ordered this year as the initial phase of a replacement program for up to 24 helicopters. The AW139 has been selected as the best helicopter capable of carrying out demanding maritime search and rescue and maritime patrol missions following a rigorous and comprehensive evaluation process by Japanese Coast Guard officials.

The AW139 will be fully capable of all-weather, day and night operation, and ship-based operations, and will be equipped with state-of-the-art mission equipment including a rescue hoist and a high definition FLIR to maximise operational effectiveness.

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