Netherlands Selects Airbus Caracal To Replace Cougar Helicopter

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The Netherlands has selected Airbus’ H225M Caracal transport helicopter as the future rotary-wing platform for the country’s special forces. The 14 H225Ms will replace the current fleet of 12 AS532 Cougars, which have been in service for nearly 30 years, the Netherlands Defense Ministry announced...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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