The Aircraft
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All helicopters
in the AIR-ONE program are meticulously maintained by
FAA certified Airframe & Powerplant technicians with decades
of experience. Each helicopter is (or will be) equipped with
the latest technologies in thermal imaging systems, color video
cameras, search lights, public service (Police & Fire) communication
radios, street level mapping systems and more. As funds become
available, microwave downlink systems will be installed to provide
commanders on the ground with real-time thermal and video images
as seen from the airborne platform. Following is a brief description
of the AIR-ONE helicopters.
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Bell OH-58C
This Bell OH-58 "Kiowa"
(N79PD) turbine powered helicopter is
registered to and operated by the Winthrop Harbor,
Illinois Police Department.
It was received from the DoD in November, 2006. Refurbishment
has included paint, high skids, engine overhaul, avionics upgrades,
Police radios, NightSun search light, FLIR thermal imaging system,
and Aero Computers mapping system. [Bell OH-58 Quick Facts]
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Bell OH-58C
This Bell OH-58 "Kiowa"
(N92PD) turbine powered helicopter is
registered to and operated by the Byron, Illinois Police Department. It was received from the DoD
in January, 2007. Refurbishment has included paint, high skids,
avionics upgrades, Police radios, NightSun search light, FLIR
thermal imaging system and Aero Computers mapping system. [Bell OH-58
Quick Facts]
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Bell OH-58C
This Bell OH-58 "Kiowa"
(N62PD) turbine powered helicopter is
registered to and operated by the Stephenson
County, Illinois Sheriff's Office. It was received from the DoD in January, 2007.
Refurbishment and equipment additions are currently underway. [Bell OH-58
Quick Facts]
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Bell UH-1V
This Bell UH-1V "Huey"
(N67PD) turbine powered, heavy lift helicopter
was received from the DoD in February 2009. It is registered
to and operated by the Winthrop Harbor, Illinois Police Department. Refurbishment has included paint
and avionics upgrades. The addition of specialized rescue, communications
and mapping equipment will occur as funding becomes available.
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Bell HH-1N
This Bell HH-1N "Huey"
(N88SD) twin-turbine powered, heavy lift
helicopter was received from the DoD in March 2011. It is registered
to and operated by
the Kenosha County, Wisconsin Sheriff's Office. The addition of specialized rescue, communications
and mapping equipment, in addition to refurbishment of avionics,
paint and airframe components, will occur as funding becomes
available.
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Eurocopter EC135
This Eurocopter EC135
twin-turbine powered helicopter was the privately owned helicopter
which was donated for AIR-ONE missions in the program's beginning.
This aircraft was sold in 2007, but remains an integral part
of AIR-ONE's history.
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