German Military Signs Deal for 82 H145M Helicopters

The order marks the largest placed for the light attack helicopter, Airbus said.

Thursday, December 14, 2023 at 12:03 PM ET

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The German Bundeswehr's purchase contact is for 62 firm orders with an option to buy 20 more. [Courtesy: Airbus Helicopters]

Key Takeaways:

Germany's armed forces have placed the largest order for Airbus's H145M multirole light attack helicopter, purchasing up to 82 units (62 firm, 20 optional).
The H145M helicopters are intended to replace the military's Eurocopter Tiger attack helicopters, with deliveries scheduled to begin in 2024 and span four years.
The Bundeswehr chose the H145M due to its market availability and existing operational experience within German special forces and for rescue missions.
The H145M is a robust, multirole helicopter capable of quick reconfiguration between light attack and special operations roles, featuring advanced weapon management.

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Germany’s armed forces have sealed a deal with Airbus Helicopters to buy up to 82 of its multirole H145M light attack helicopters, marking the largest order placed for the aircraft, the manufacturer said Thursday.

The German Bundeswehr’s purchase contact is for 62 firm orders with an option to buy 20 more and includes seven years of support and services, Airbus Helicopters said. From that order, 57 H145Ms will be headed to the German Army, and five will be received by Luftwaff special forces.