TOKYO - With the three additional helicopters, the Japan Coast Guard (JCG) now operates a Super Puma fleet that includes five EC225s and three AS332 L1s. The new EC225s are equipped with the most advanced search and rescue mission systems, and will be used as well for security enforcement, territorial sea guard duties and anti-disaster operations.
"This handover is especially significant, as it is the 3,000th rotorcraft to be delivered from our hangar since we commenced operations in 1971, marking a new milestone in the history of Airbus Helicopters in Japan," said Stephane Ginoux, Managing Director of Airbus Helicopters Japan.
The EC225 is an 11-ton class, twin-engine helicopter from the Super Puma family, equipped with the latest electronic devices and state-of-the-art autopilot system. It features fast cruise speed, superior range and large capacity for equipment.
A total of 23 Super Puma family helicopters are operating in Japan, used by both civil and military users in search and rescue, offshore operations and passenger transport.
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