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 Bundeswehr has placed the largest order for Airbus H145M multirole helicopters, securing up to 82 units (62 firm, 20 optional) along with seven years of support.
The H145M helicopters are intended to replace the military's Eurocopter Tiger attack helicopters, with deliveries scheduled to begin in 2024.
The Bundeswehr selected the H145M due to its market availability, proven operational experience with existing variants for special forces and rescue missions, and its ability to rapidly reconfigure for various roles.

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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.