Introducing Indonesia`s Newest VVIP Helicopter
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Member of Cimmission I of the House, TB Hasanuddin, said that PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PT DI) has produced new choppers NAS 332 a.k.a. EC 225 Super Puma Mark II. Even better, EC 225 Super Puma Mark II has been used by 32 head of states as a executive chopper.
However, Hasanuddin said that the Airforce, instead of using Super Puma, purchased Westland AW 101 Merlin, notably of use by four countries.
“Why can’t we be proud of our products?” said Hasanuddin.
AW101 will arrive next year and will be for VVIP guests, including President Vice President, and state guests. “The chopper is in the airforce’s plan and strategy of 2014-2019. It is not for president [Jokowi]. It is for VVIP guests, including president, vice president, and state guests,” said Air Marshall Dwi Badarmanto.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the primary concern raised by TB Hasanuddin regarding the helicopter purchase?
What is the primary concern raised by TB Hasanuddin regarding the helicopter purchase?
TB Hasanuddin questions why the Airforce chose to purchase the Westland AW 101 Merlin when Indonesia's own PT DI produces a comparable helicopter, the EC 225 Super Puma Mark II, which is used by many heads of state.
Q.Which helicopter model did the Indonesian Airforce decide to purchase for VVIP transport?
Which helicopter model did the Indonesian Airforce decide to purchase for VVIP transport?
The Indonesian Airforce decided to purchase the Westland AW 101 Merlin. This model is currently used by four countries and is intended for VVIP guests, including the President, Vice President, and other state guests.
Q.When is the new VVIP helicopter expected to arrive for use?
When is the new VVIP helicopter expected to arrive for use?
The Westland AW 101 Merlin helicopter is expected to arrive next year. It is part of the Airforce's strategic plan from 2014-2019, specifically designated for VVIP guest transport.
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