Bangladesh Army inducted two Eurocopter AS365 N3+ Daulphin helicopters for use in humanitarian missions and VIP airlifts. Supplied throu...
Supplied through the Eurocopter South East Asia subsidiary, these are the first Eurocopter-built rotorcraft to join the Bangladesh Army aviation fleet, and they were presented today during a ceremony at the military services Dhaka Cantonment headquarters.
In preparation for the twin-engine Dauphin's service introduction, an initial group of Bangladesh Army pilots attended ground school classes at Eurocopter South East Asia's Singapore facility, and were trained in the subsidiary's AS365 N3+ full-flight simulator. Additional crew members are to follow, including pilots who will be qualified as instructors.
To cater to the growing Dauphin fleet in Asia, Eurocopter South East Asia was designated earlier this year as the regional hub to provide training, major inspection and heavy structural repairs for the Dauphin family of helicopters.
Eurocopter's AS365 N3+ is the company's latest member in the Dauphin helicopter family, featuring more powerful Arriel 2C turboshaft engines, an increased gross weight, a 4-axis autopilot and glass cockpit.
