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Naval Combat Version of H225M Flight-tested in Brazil

The first Airbus Helicopters H225M Caracal to be adapted for naval combat is flying in Brazil. The company said that its Brazilian subsidiary, Helibras, will deliver this version to the Brazilian Navy in 2018 after it achieves military certification. Brazil ordered 50 H225Ms in 2009, of which 26 have now been delivered to its air force, army and navy.  Helibras developed the tactical mission system for the naval combat version by integrating a Telephonics APS-143 Ocean Eye maritime surveillance radar; MBDA AM39 Exocet anti-ship missiles; a Sigint sensor; advanced self-protection systems; and the automatic identification system (AIS—the “naval IFF"). The helicopter has a dedicated console in the main cabin for the sensor operator.  Read More Airbus Unveils First H225M for Naval Combat S.L. Fuller Airbus Helicopters' H225M Caracal is officially outfitted for naval combat, the company said. Developed an assembled onsite at its Brazilian subsidiary, Helibras, the H225Ms were designed to meet the requirements of the Brazilian Navy. The newly unveiled helicopter, which will be the first to be delivered, was presented in Itajubá, Brazil, earlier this week. It features a tactical mission system developed by Helibras, which includes an APS-143 surveillance radar, self-protection systems and other intelligence capabilities. For combat, the H225M has two anti-ship missiles, a sensor operator console in the cargo bay and an automatic identification system (AIS). The Brazilian Navy will receive its first naval combat H225M in 2018, as it still needs to complete military certification trials. It’s part of an order for 50 Caracals for the Brazilian armed forces. So far, over half have already been delivered. Photo courtesy of Airbus Helicopters