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The Air Corps currently operates two EC135 P2 aircraft. These aircraft entered service in 2005 and operate seven days a week carrying out a wide variety of roles for the Air Corps. As the 20th century closed it was obvious that the helicopter fleet was nearing the end of its useful life. The Alouettes, with almost 40 years on their airframes, could not be maintained indefinitely, while the four remaining Dauphins would need expensive major overhauls and upgrades if they were to remain in service. The Gazelles; excellent and popular though they had been, were almost two decades old at this stage. Fortunately, in the summer of 2004 the selection process regarding new helicopters entered its final phase, and the Minister for Defence had just indicated his intention to procure utility helicopters when the SAR role ceased in December 2003. Valid tenders to fulfil the requirement were then received from Eurocopter, Sikorsky and Agusta-Bell. In the light utility competition, the Eurocopter EC135 was the successful type, its primary role would be that of pilot and crew training with secondary roles of air ambulance and VIP transport. Other considerations included aircraft maintainability and ease of provision with up to 600 flying hours per annum. The Air Corps took delivery of these two new EC135 helicopters in October 2005. |
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| Source | HELICOPTER - BRAY AIR DISPLAY 2008 |
| Author | William Murphy from Dublin, Ireland |
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