AgustaWestland, has announced that Agusta Aerospace Corporation, the US subsidiary of AgustaWestland, has been selected to provide the New York City Police Department’s Aviation Unit with four A119 Koalas.

The NYPD helicopters will be equipped with state of the art high tech special police equipment. The A119 Koala is the most capable, versatile, highest performing single engine helicopter in the world. The A119 is powered by a Pratt & Whitney PT6-B37 turboshaft engine rated at 1,002 shaft horsepower.

The ability to change the interior configuration provides exceptional versatility to support the law enforcement role. The versatility of the Koala provides the NYPD a highly effective, multi-mission capable helicopter. The Koala’s will be equipped for patrol, VIP transport, 1 litter/2 attendant EMS missions, tactical insertion and extraction. The Koala’s will also be equipped with rescue hoist and cargo hook to supplement the mission of the unit’s larger twin aircraft. With the ever changing world situation and the changing face of law enforcement, NYPD aviation unit procured an aircraft that will meet their mission of today and is fully capable to meet the unknown missions of the future.

The NYPD’s Aviation Unit A119 selection follows the recent US Pennsylvania State Police selection of the A119, establishing the Koala as the preferred law enforcement solution. Negotiations with several additional law enforcement Agencies are in progress.

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