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Four (4) new twin-engine, utility military helicopters (with an option for two (2) additional utility military helicopters) which will be operated by the Irish Air Corps in a general purpose military operational and training role. The helicopters should be available for delivery at the earliest possible date. Primary taskings for the utility helicopter include:-
The helicopters will also be required to perform the following tasks:-
The helicopters will also be required to perform a significant amount of Air Corps training roles including:-
a. Conversion training
b. Winching and inland SAR training and operations.
c. Night Vision Equipment (NVE) development and operations.
- a. Training and operations with Special Forces
- b. Security and aid to the civil power
- c. Reconnaissance team deployment and support
- d. Military exercises and manoeuvres and pre-manoeuvre training
- e. Infantry interoperability training
- f. Casevac
- g. Limited airlift, troop transport (up to eight equipped troops) and logistical support.
The helicopters will also be required to perform the following tasks:-
- a. Air Ambulance
- b. Aid to the civil community
- c. VIP transport
The helicopters will also be required to perform a significant amount of Air Corps training roles including:-
a. Conversion training
b. Winching and inland SAR training and operations.
c. Night Vision Equipment (NVE) development and operations.

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