Story ID: 670FLIRSystems_EMBARGO.doc
Airbus Helicopters Selects FLIR Imaging Turrets
By: Bill Carey
Caption: Star Safire 380-HD selected as preferred electro-optical system for the H145 T2 and H135 P3/T3.
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FLIR Systems (Chalet 373) and Airbus Helicopters Deutschland announced the selection of FLIR’s Star Safire 380-HD as the preferred electro-optical system for the H145 T2 medium helicopter and the compact 380-HDc system for the H135 P3/T3 Meghas.
  
The Star Safire 380-HD will be the standard mission system available from Airbus Helicopters for H145 T2 operators until at least December 31, 2017, the companies said. The 380-HDc system will be available for H135 P3/T3 light helicopters for the same period.
  
“The selection of the Star Safire 380-HDc provides a major technical advancement to the global airborne law enforcement market,” said Kevin Tucker, FLIR surveillance vice president and general manager. “Traditionally, it has been split between large-turreted systems and much less-capable lightweight systems. Airbus Helicopters has recognized that the Star Safire 380-HDc provides large-system capability, but at little more than half the weight and cost.” o