{"id":981,"date":"2014-03-13T03:15:37","date_gmt":"2014-03-13T06:15:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/theme-sphere.com\/smart-mag\/?p=981"},"modified":"2015-06-16T01:16:08","modified_gmt":"2015-06-16T04:16:08","slug":"in-in-augue-lobortis-eleifend-tortor-et-varius","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/latinaero.com\/index.php\/2014\/03\/13\/in-in-augue-lobortis-eleifend-tortor-et-varius\/","title":{"rendered":"Helibras delivers first upgraded AS365 Panther K2 to the Brazilian Army"},"content":{"rendered":"
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HM-1 Pantera serial EB2010 is the first of 34 AS365K helicopters upgraded to the AS365K2 standard for the Brazilian Army Aviation through the fitment of a new glass cockpit and new turbines providing 40% more power. \u00a9M. Jumpei \/ Helibras<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The first two upgraded AS365 Panther K2 rotorcraft will be handed over this month at Taubat\u00e9 (SP) by Airbus Helicopters\u2019 Helibras subsidiary to the Brazilian Army Aviation Command (AvEx), providing a modernized platform with more power, updated avionics and increased mission capability.<\/p>\n

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These deliveries follow the signature in Bras\u00edlia of an amendment standardizing the modifications introduced to the helicopter\u2019s enhanced configuration \u2013 which will be assessed by AvEx\u2019s various battalions during mission operations. Should these evaluations prove favorable, Helibras will continue modernizing the remaining 32 AS365K “Pantera\u201d in the Brazilian Army\u2019s inventory through 2021.<\/p>\n

Helibras\u2019 Pantera K2 is the first helicopter to be fully certified in Brazil by the country\u2019s Aerospace Technology and Science Department (DCTA). It is a landmark achievement for the Itajub\u00e1, Brazil-based Helibras, as this particular version has been developed entirely in Brazil.<\/p>\n

Featuring state-of-the-art equipment and systems, the Panther K2 upgrade will enable Brazil\u2019s AS365s to remain operational for another 25 years. The contract value for modernizing all 34 Panthers in Brazilian Army service is 347 million R$.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe modernization of military aircraft such as the Panther K2 is taking place in fleets with hi-tech assets and a high purchase value, be they fleets of helicopters, airplanes or ships,\u201d\u00a0said Helibras CEO Eduardo Marson, who sees the upgrading of the Panthers as a strategic step forward in his company\u2019s expansion programme.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis upgrade effort allows Helibras to gain expertise in the key technologies offered in high-performance aircraft types such as the Dauphin family \u2013 on which the Panther military helicopter is based \u2013 and opens the way for the development of new projects through the company\u2019s engineering center,\u201d\u00a0he added.\u00a0\u201cThe Super Puma and Cougar helicopters are examples of this, and just by introducing a process whereby old parts are replaced by more modern systems, we are able to extend their service life for 25 years at least.\u201d<\/p>\n

Helibras Manufacturing Vice President Richard Marelli said the company\u2019s engineering center was responsible for the Panther K2\u2019s preliminary and detailed designs for the enhancement.\u00a0\u201cAs part of the process, a team of engineers and mechanics received on-the-job training at Airbus Helicopters with a view toward specialization in major operations,\u201d\u00a0he continued.\u00a0\u201cThe programme also included training for pilots and instructors.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Panther K2 has been fitted with new Turbomeca do Brasil Arriel 2C2CG engines that deliver 40% more power, new engine fairings, a new glass cockpit with a 4-axis autopilot, new wiring and a cable-cutting device. In addition to night vision goggle-compatibility, the helicopter also features a new altimeter and weather radar, the latest navigation and communication radios and a new tail rotor \u2013 significantly improving performance and safety. These changes provide a helicopter with greater range, more speed and reduced pilot workload.<\/p>\n

The Panther K2 has capacity for one or two pilots and 10 troops, a maximum takeoff weight of 4,300 kg., and a top speed of 175 kts. \u2013 which is increased from 150 kts. prior to its upgrade.<\/p>\n

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