Lockheed Martin starts building two S-70 Firehawk helicopters for Czech Republic order

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  • Lockheed Martin’s PZL Mielec started production in Poland of two Sikorsky S-70 FIREHAWK helicopters ordered by the Czech Interior Ministry.
  • The aircraft are being built via a partnership with Česká letecká servisní, a Helicopter Alliance company, with United Rotorcraft providing mission equipment integration.
  • The order establishes Europe’s first operational FIREHAWK fleet, intended for RescEU cross-border wildfire and emergency response deployments.
  • Each helicopter will be fitted with a 1,000-gallon water tank, retractable snorkel, twin engines, and night-vision capability.


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