Dalian Municipality receives second EC155 B1 helicopter from Eurocopter

Eurocopter has delivered second EC155 B1 helicopter to Dalian Municipality for security, rescue, fire-fighting and transportation missions in the south of Liaoning province, China.

The well-equipped EC155 B1 multi-role helicopter features an electro-optical orward-looking infrared camera (FLIR), searchlight, loud speakers, rappelling ropes and hoist.

Eurocopter China subsidiary CEO Norbert Ducrot said the Dalian Police can benefit from Eurocopter’s full range of services including technical assistance, maintenance, logistics support and training in addition to operating the helicopter.

"With its fleet of 2 EC155 B1, the Dalian Police now has a highly capable airborne law enforcement capability that fully responds to the heli-borne security, protection and airlift requirements of this dynamic region in China," Ducrot added.

Powered by two Turbomeca Arriel 2C2 engines, the medium-weight, 5-metric-ton-class helicopter has been designed to support missions ranging from surveillance, rescue and anti-terrorism, to fire-fighting, troop airlift and the transportation of personnel.

Dalian Municipality Public & Security Bureau Police Aviation Force said, "We are delighted to have added one of the most advanced helicopters to our fleet, greatly enhancing our ability to serve the Dalian region and its people."

Featuring a modular design that facilitates the rotorcraft’s use in a range of diverse missions, the aircraft can accommodate up to 13 passengers and two pilots and can carry up to two metric tons of heavy equipment in the cargo configuration.

Image: A Eurocopter’s EC155 B1 helicopter during its flight. Photo: © Eurocopter, Anthony Pecchi.