Bombardier Delivers First Bombardier 415 MP in Search
and Rescue Configuration to Greece
MONTREAL, QUEBEC--MARCH 31, 2004 - 14:51 ET
(CCNMatthews - Mar 31, 2004) - Bombardier
Aerospace announced today that Greece's Hellenic Air Force (HAF)
has taken delivery of the first of two Bombardier(i) 415(i) MP in
Search and Rescue (SAR) configuration. The aircraft, which had
been sold previously to the HAF, has been modified as part of a
development performed in cooperation with SAAB Nyge Aero AB of
Sweden.
A variant of the rugged Bombardier 415, widely known as the most
productive fire fighting aircraft in service, the Bombardier 415
MP incorporates numerous modifications to perform surveillance
missions, with the additional benefit of direct interventions at
sea. Typical missions include search and rescue, maritime
patrol, law enforcement and environmental control.
The Bombardier 415 MP retains the capability to carry, drop and
scoop over 6,100 litres (1,600 US gallons) of water. It is
fitted with sophisticated sensors to locate and identify vessels,
people in distress, and pollutants. The sensor suite includes
infrared and daylight cameras, a side-looking airborne radar and
a nose-mounted weather and search radar. The most innovative
feature of the Bombardier 415 MP is its ability to quickly deploy
a specialized jet boat that can carry a rapid intervention teams
of five persons at over 80 km/h. The design of the mission
equipment allows reconfiguration of the aircraft to transport
cargo, personnel, casualties on stretchers, paratroops or
underwater divers, in less than two hours.
"The Bombardier 415 MP is a very capable and cost-effective
aircraft able to carry out a multitude of specialized missions
that previously required dedicated aircraft," said Michel
Bourgeois, President, Bombardier Amphibious Aircraft. "The
advent of this new model reflects both the growing market
interest in multipurpose platforms to perform a broad range of
tasks in public security and civil protection, as well as
Bombardier's commitment to enhancing the value proposition of its
products through continuing investment."
About Bombardier
A world-leading manufacturer of innovative transportation
solutions, from regional aircraft and business jets to rail
transportation equipment, Bombardier Inc. is a global corporation
headquartered in Canada. Its revenues for the fiscal year ended
Jan. 31, 2004, were $21.3 billion Cdn and its shares are traded
on the Toronto, Brussels and Frankfurt stock exchanges (BBD, BOM
and BBDd.F). News and information are available at
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