Expanding Airborne Capabilities with Two More H225M Helicopters

Hungary Today 2024.07.16.

Two new H225M aircraft will join the fleet of the Kiss József 86th Helicopter Brigade of the Hungarian Defense Forces in Szolnok (Central-Hungary), Magyar Nemzet reports.

The new high-tech equipment will further strengthen the paratroop and airborne capabilities of the Hungarian Air Force.

In cooperation with French Airbus and the Hungarian Defense Forces, the brigade’s H225M helicopter fleet has already been expanded to ten aircraft, so more than half of the total H225M fleet of 16 aircraft is now in Hungary.

As reported, the brigade received its first helicopters on July 24 last year, and the equipment has been arriving steadily since then.

In line with NATO’s expectations, Hungary has met the two percent budget level for military spending for the second consecutive year, with 20 percent of the budget being spent on development under the military development program.

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The H225M is a robust medium tactical transport helicopter equipped with two Turbomeca Makila 2A1 engines, offering up to 2,100 horsepower for short take-offs. It boasts folding rotor blades with a 20,000-hour lifespan and can carry 28 soldiers or 10 VIPs. With a maximum payload of 4,750 kg externally, it supports diverse missions including troop transport, medical evacuation with 11 stretchers, and cargo delivery up to 4,000 kg. Advanced features include an RDR-1600 radar, four-channel autopilot, and EGPWS (enhanced ground proximity warning system) for enhanced safety during low-altitude flights.

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Via Magyar Nemzet; Featured Image: Facebook / honvedelem.hu