Singapore selects H225M, will buy CH-47F as well

Singapore announced its decision to replace its aging Super Puma helicopters with the Airbus Helicopter H225M.

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In the same press release, the island disclosed that it will also order CH-47Fs from Boeing to replace its older CH-47Ds.

Although the number of aircraft to be bought was not disclosed, the statement fewer rotor-craft are needed due to “better lift and reach capabilities” of the new helicopters.