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KEY INTELLIGENCE TAKEAWAYS & SUMMARY
- The Netherlands has ordered 12 H225M helicopters for its special operations forces.
- H225M helicopters will begin testing in 2028, with first deliveries scheduled for 2030.
- The Netherlands has started production of H225M helicopters for its special operations forces, entering a new era.
Production Begins: A New Era for the Netherlands' Special Operations Forces
The Netherlands has begun production of the H225M Karakal helicopters for its special operations forces, marking a new era. Twelve H225M helicopters have been ordered, with deliveries continuing through 2032.
Technical Capacity and Field Balance
H225M is an 11-ton, twin-engine tactical transport helicopter. It is equipped with two Safran Makila 2A1 turboshaft engines. It can carry 28 fully equipped personnel or be used as an 11-12 bed ambulance. Its maximum takeoff weight is 11.2 tons, cruise speed about 262 km/h and maximum speed 324 km/h. Its standard range is about 920 km, and with auxiliary fuel tanks it can reach about 1,253 km. Its range can be increased with aerial refueling.
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