LAPD selects Airwolf Aerospace lithium-ion battery STC for Airbus H125

Airwolf Aerospace has announced that the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Air Support Division is installing Airwolf’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)-approved (SR04637CH) True Blue Power TB17 advanced lithium-ion batteries for its new Airbus H125 helicopters.

The True Blue Power TB17 offers lower weight, powerful faster, cooler engine starts, an average eight-year life span, less maintenance, and excellent cold operating capabilities with its built-in heating system.

Airwolf Aerospace lithium-ion STC kits are now FAA STC approved and in stock for the following helicopters:

17 amp-hour, FAA-approved STC battery kits

• Airbus H125/AS350, AS355, EC120, H130/EC130 
• Bell 206A/B, 206L/L1/L3/L4
• Enstrom 480B
• Hiller UH-12E
• MD Helicopters 369/500.

20 amp-hour FAA next-generation battery STC kits

• Airbus H125/AS350, AS355.

STC validations from other regulators are expected shortly.

“Airwolf Aerospace is pleased to be able to offer the LAPD the advantages of lithium power,” the company said in a statement. “Look for more Airwolf STCs for more helicopter applications and additional battery models soon.”

David Pearl recently spoke to the LAPD to gather its perspective on the universal challenges of aerial policing.