The Iraqi Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with Airbus Helicopters for 12 H225M multi-role helicopters.<\/p>\n
The deal, announced on 6 September 2024, will see the new aircraft replace older Mi-17 helicopters in the Iraqi Army Aviation command.<\/p>\n
Iraqi Defence Minister Thabet al-Abbassi signed the contract in Baghdad, with French Ambassador Patrick Durel in attendance.<\/p>\n
The H225M helicopters will be used for a range of missions including counter-terrorism, special operations, troop transport, ground support and combat search and rescue.<\/p>\n
Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2025.<\/p>\n
Bruno Even, CEO of Airbus Helicopters, welcomed Iraq as a new customer for the H225M model.<\/p>\n
“The H225M is a combat-proven platform used around the world by many operators, including the French Air Force, for combat search and rescue missions,” Even said.<\/p>\n
He noted the aircraft’s range, payload capacity and mission systems as key strengths.<\/p>\n
Iraq already operates other Airbus helicopter models including the H125, H135 and H145.<\/p>\n
The H225M has seen combat use in various conflict zones globally. Recent upgrades include new avionics, an enhanced gearbox and improved communication systems.<\/p>\n
The helicopter’s maximum takeoff weight has been increased by 160 kg to 11,160 kg.<\/p>\n
Over 350 H225 and H225M helicopters are currently in service worldwide, having logged more than 880,000 flight hours.<\/p>\n
Other military customers for the H225M include France, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, Mexico, Kuwait, Brazil and Hungary.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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