ITAJUBA, Brazil - Helibras and its Airbus Helicopters parent firm have officially unveiled the first H225M helicopter in a naval combat configuration. Developed and assembled locally by Helibras, this new H225M version is designed to meet the requirements of the Brazilian Navy, with mission capabilities including anti-surface warfare and maritime surveillance.
This evolution of the H225M is built around a Helibras-developed tactical mission system, which includes an APS-143 surveillance radar, advanced self-protection systems, and signals intelligence capabilities. The helicopter is also equipped with two AM39 Exocet anti-ship missiles, while the cargo bay accommodates a dedicated sensor operator console providing the mission commander with an overview of the tactical situation. An automatic identification system (AIS) will allow crew members to gather information on surface vessels.
"I am particularly proud to present this new version," said Helibras president Richard Marelli. "This latest and unique version of the H225M is a testimony of the hard work our teams have been doing here in Brazil in close collaboration with Brazilian military customers. It also demonstrates our ability to effectively transfer technology, skills, and know-how to Brazil, and our commitment to support the development of the country's aerospace industry."
The helicopter unveiled in Itajuba will be the first naval combat H225M to be delivered to the Brazilian Navy in 2018, following the end of military certification trials. It is part of an order for 50 H225Ms for the Brazilian armed forces, 26 of which have already been delivered to the Brazilian Air Force, Navy, and Army. Helibras is in charge of the complete assembly of H225Ms in Itajuba, including integration of mission equipment, flight line activities, and industrial acceptance. With a target to achieve 50 percent national content by 2020, Helibras has developed a local supply chain that includes more than 37 Brazilian companies.
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