As part of its training modernization programme, the Indonesian Air Force has acquired four Airbus-H145M helicopters as part of its training modernization program. The order was announced at the Bali International Airshow, which took place in mid-September.
Under the agreement between the Indonesian Air Force and PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI), Airbus will deliver the H145 five-bladed rotor helicopters to PTDI, which will undertake the assembly and completion of the mission equipment and other customization work at its factory in Bandung, Indonesia, for final delivery to the Air Force. In Indonesia, the H145 multi-role helicopters will be used for military training and light search and rescue missions.
“We are honored that Indonesia has selected the Airbus H145 for the country’s new training fleet. We are confident that the highly versatile platform will make a positive contribution to improving the training of military pilots and at the same time be an important enabler for conducting search and rescue missions. With PTDI as a reliable partner, we look forward to working together to support the Indonesian fleet,” said Vincent Dubrule, Head of Asia-Pacific at Airbus Helicopters. PTDI first received a license from Airbus to build a helicopter – the NBO-105 – back in 1976. The two parties have been in partnership ever since, and in 2008 PTDI became one of the main suppliers for the rear fuselage and main airframe of the Airbus H225, which was also produced entirely in Indonesia until 2011. Recently, the companies deepened cooperation to explore the development of aerostructure production for the manufacturer’s helicopter platform, helicopter completion and the improvement of local maintenance, repair and overhaul capabilities. https://militaeraktuell.at/thomas-unger-airborne-technologies-interview/ The Helionix digital avionics system includes a powerful 4-axis autopilot. The particularly low noise level makes the H145 one of the quietest helicopters in its class. The new five-blade rotor has increased the payload of the H145 by 150 kilograms. In addition, the new rotor is also intended to facilitate maintenance work, improve ease of maintenance and reliability and increase flight comfort. The H145 family is used by armed forces around the world, including the US Army, the British Armed Forces and, soon, Germany. soon also by Germany.
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