Brazil’s Polícia Rodoviária Federal orders 6 AW119Kx helicopters

The Polícia Rodoviária Federal (PRF) has decided to order six AW199Kx helicopters at Leonardo. The first is due early next year, while the remaining five will be delivered by mid-2021.

The PRF is planning to deploy the six helicopters from its bases in the five regions of Brazil and will be used for law enforcement, transport, rescue, medical service, surveillance and fire fighting missions. The helicopters will feature an advanced customized configuration including, among others, a Garmin G1000NXi glass cockpit, an infrared capable electro-optics system, rescue hoist, cargo hook, Bambi Bucket to counter fires, rappelling kit on both sides for special forces operations and advanced communication systems.

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