Lebanese Air Force receives three Bell Huey IIs

These aircraft will augment the existing fleet and be utilized for search and rescue, troop transport, firefighting and utility missions.

“We are privileged to support the LAF with additional Huey II aircraft, which will enhance its operational capability,” said Tim Evans, Regional Sales Manager, Africa and the Middle East. “This proven platform equips their squadron with the most capable utility helicopter available.”

The LAF has been flying the UH-1 series helicopters since the early 1990s in multiple roles. Most recently, its Huey IIs extinguished the fires caused by the port explosion in Beirut.

Valuable multi-mission capabilities

“The LAF is honored to add three more Huey IIs to our fleet,” said Commander BG Heykal, LAF. “We value this aircraft for its multi-mission capabilities, reliability and durability and appreciate the Bell team for their quality customer support and long-time partnership.”

The Bell UH-1H-II is a versatile, single engine helicopter with high operational readiness and low operating costs.

Last month, the Bell 412 celebrated 40 years of flight, with more than 1,100 Bell 412s delivered across the globe, logging over 6.5 million flight hours.