Airbus Helicopters delivers the first two H145M to the German Armed Forces

H145M Kommando Spezialkräfte (KSK)

  • Military version of the proven H145 multi-role helicopter
  • On-time delivery for the German Army’s Special Forces (KSK)

Today, Airbus Helicopters delivered the first two lightweight military multi-role H145M helicopters (LUH SOF) to the German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr). The helicopters will be used by the Kommando Spezialkräfte (KSK), the German Army’s Special Forces, in Laupheim. The Bundeswehr, which is the launch customer for the H145M, has ordered 15 of these helicopters.

“With its cutting-edge technologies, outstanding performance and true multi-role capabilities, the H145M answers to the challenging demands of our military customers in today´s missions”, said Wolfgang Schoder, CEO of Airbus Helicopters Germany. “We are very proud to hand over these aircraft on time and on budget. From contact signature to first delivery in just two years, this project is a benchmark of efficient cooperation between Bundeswehr, authorities and industry.”

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