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AW139 for United Arab Emirates AF & AD

AW139 for United Arab Emirates AF & AD

New production United Arab Emirates Air Force and Air Defence (UAEAF & AD) Leonardo AW139 CSX81976 (c/n 31910) on a pre-delivery test flight from Venegono, Italy, on July 16.

This is a VIP version with hinged cabin doors, plus a self-protection suite including cha and flare dispensers, electronic countermeasures and an infrared exhaust suppression system. It is one of a continually increasing number of AW139s in service with the UAEAF&AD, which has already taken delivery of over 40 for a variety of roles.

Source: By Oscar Bernardi / AirForces Monthly - September 2020

Photo: UAE Air Force and Air Defence Leonardo AW139 CSX81976 (c/n 31910) (Photo by Oscar Bernardi)
Editor: Ali Gaffari (Middle Eastern ©XAirForces editor from Qatar, UAE and Iran)
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AW139 for United Arab Emirates AF & AD

(15.09.2020)

 
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