The first UH-60 flew November 12 from Ovar Air Base (LPOV). [Courtesy: Portuguese Air Force]
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Portugal's first two firefighting-capable Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters have completed their inaugural flights from Ovar Air Base.
These aircraft are part of a $47 million order for six Black Hawks from Arista Aviation, intended for aerial firefighting and transport.
The helicopters are equipped to carry over 750 gallons of water and up to a dozen crew members for combating rural fires, with the remaining four units to be delivered by 2026.
Portugal’s first firefighting-capable Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters have made their first flights in the country, according to the Portuguese Air Force.
The inaugural flight of the two UH-60 aircraft took place last week from Ovar Air Base (LPOV) in Ovar, Portugal, where the aircraft will be based, the service said Saturday.
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