France introduces next-generation SAR helicopters

The French Navy has picked up the first of six ordered H160 helicopters that will carry out search and rescue (SAR) missions. The rotorcraft is part of a temporary fleet, supplied by a consortium formed by Airbus Helicopters, Babcock and Safran chopper Engines. The machines will be utilized until the entry into naval service of the military H160M helicopter, but will besides be utilized to test the solutions to be utilized in it.