Moroccan Royal Air Force purchases a fleet of H135 helicopters.
Airbus Helicopters' H135 Chosen for Moroccan Military Training Missions
The Moroccan Forces Royales Air have placed an order for a fleet of H135 helicopters, marking the expansion of the global H135 fleet to 12 military customers. This move underscores the H135's value for military training missions, a value demonstrated by its advanced technology, versatility, and suitability for pilot training.
Arnaud Montalvo, Head of Africa and Middle East at Airbus Helicopters, confirmed the H135's reliability and cost-efficiency for multirole helicopter missions. The H135, a globally recognised leading light twin-engine helicopter in its segment, has accumulated over 400,000 military training flight hours worldwide. Over 130 units of the H135 are currently in operation by military agencies worldwide for training missions.
The new order includes an extensive support package, encompassing the delivery of Flight Training Devices and the training of instructor pilots and maintenance pilots. This will enable the Forces Royales Air to take full advantage of the H135's multi-mission capabilities such as NVG (Night Vision Goggles) and winching. The training program will allow the forces to maximize the helicopter's versatility, aligning with military training program requirements.
The H135 is equipped with Airbus Helicopters' state-of-the-art Helionix avionics suite, offering optimal safety conditions for basic and advanced mission training. This system includes an IFR-capable, single-pilot cockpit optimised for training environments, enhancing situational awareness and safety during flight training. The helicopter's highly versatile airframe is suited for various training needs such as basic flight, instrument flying, and mission rehearsal.
The H135's proven track record with military customers, including the UK Royal Air Force (designated Juno HT.1) and the Canadian Armed Forces, underscores its operational suitability for comprehensive pilot training programs. Airbus supports the H135 with extensive training infrastructure and simulation capabilities, such as full flight simulators (FFS Level D) that replicate the H135, enabling realistic pilot training on the ground and reducing operational risk and cost.
The H135's reliability and low operational costs make it attractive for sustained training use, while its design facilitates safe handling for trainees and instructors alike, enhancing training effectiveness. The Moroccan Forces Royales Air's acquisition of H135 helicopters likely reflects these benefits, intending to enhance their military pilot training capabilities with a modern, cost-effective, and technologically advanced platform consistent with global military training standards.
In summary, the H135's value for military training missions derives from its advanced avionics, pilot-friendly handling, operational versatility, and comprehensive support including simulation and maintenance services. This modern and technologically advanced platform will undoubtedly contribute to the Moroccan Forces Royales Air's training efforts, providing effective and safe pilot instruction.
The H135's value in military training missions extends beyond its advanced avionics, as it also excels in finance, being a cost-effective choice for sustained training use in various military agencies worldwide, such as the UK Royal Air Force and the Canadian Armed Forces. The aerospace industry recognizes the H135 as a leading light twin-engine helicopter, with over 130 units currently operational for training missions and more than 400,000 military training flight hours accumulated globally.
