Shown is a close up of the forward starboard side of the aircraft. Note the large cockpit and entry door windows for improve visibility while on patrol
Pictured with Miami-Dade Police Department second ship N806MP delivered to the Departments back in December 2009 is 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group Founder and CEO Benny F. Benitez
Viewing the aircraft from the forward port section note the IR / Video turret mounted below the port side cockpit entry door while slightly aft you will note the high intensity search light
A full starboard side view of the aircraft show its blended and flowing fuselage design common within the EADS / Eurocopter line of HelicoptersOpa Locka, Florida 25th January 2010: American Eurocopter delivered another AS350B3 helicopter (N806MP / s/n 4504) to the Miami-Dade Police Department’s (MDPD) Aviation Unit. This is the second of four AS350B3s that have been ordered. The aircraft will join the department’s Special Patrol Bureau’s Aviation Unit that includes a fleet of rotary and fixed wing aircraft. The first AS350B3 was delivered last December and the MDPD will continue to receive helicopters at a rate of one a year over the next two years.
The AS350B3 provides super visibility and, with its proven law enforcement integration, has become the platform of choice for the law enforcement community. It is a powerful and reliable aircraft that provides unmatched performance, the flexibility for extensive mission equipment options and the added safety of its multiple-redundancy system design.
The MDPD Aviation Unit chose the AS350B3 as the aircraft to rejuvenate the MDPD fleet and to meet the expanding mission scope and security needs of Miami-Dade county and the south Florida region. “The AS350B3 has given us the power, reliability and flexibility to meet our evolving mission platform,” said Sergeant Tom Turpin, pilot with the Special Patrol Bureau’s Aviation Unit. “With its advanced technology and adaptability, this helicopter delivers the capabilities we need to patrol our area and meet the security needs of our region.”
The AS350B3 is a single-engine helicopter known for its high-performance. It is equipped with a powerful 847 shp Turbomeca Arriel 2B1 engine. The AS350 family has established itself as the preferred platform for U.S. law enforcement agencies and it serves with 75 agencies across the nation, including major federal operators such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and the Department of Justice (DOJ).
The MDPD Aviation Unit gave members of the 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consulting Group (94th ACG) to include their Founder & CEO Mr. Benny F. Benitez a detailed flight line familiarization review of the aircraft operational features, maintenance serving requirements and crew pre-flight procedures. Such training and familiarization ensures that the (94th ACG) stays on the cutting edge of hands on field operation training. A quality trait that is truly beneficial to their clients and adds toward the group technical diversity.
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