Sarajevo Canton acquires first Helicopter for emergency services, SUBARU Bell 412EPX to enhance medical and disaster response.
Bell Textron has announced a signed purchase agreement for a SUBARU Bell 412EPX with the Sarajevo Canton Ministry of Interior. This acquisition establishes the agency’s first helicopter unit. The aircraft will be utilized for medical transport, citizen evacuation, and assistance during natural disasters and incidents.
Danny Maldonado, chief commercial officer, Commercial Business, Bell, said, “Through great collaboration with the Sarajevo Canton police force and government, we’re excited to support a well-earned milestone for their force and provide their first-ever helicopter. We are thrilled to work with Sarajevo Canton and look forward to seeing the incredible lifesaving and firefighting efforts they carry out with the SUBARU Bell 412EPX platform.”
The signing ceremony occurred at the Sarajevo Canton’s Ministry of the Interior (MoI). It was attended by representatives from the United States Embassy, cantonal and Federation (FBiH) entity authorities, and other dignitaries. The contract was signed by Admir Katica, Minister of the Interior of Sarajevo Canton, and Vedran Kljucanin, Director of “SHOT.” Kljucanin is Bell’s supplier and regional Independent Representative (IR).
Minister Katica, said, “This day will be remembered in history, as the day when the KS MoI concluded the procurement of the first helicopter for the citizens of Sarajevo Canton, but also for the whole of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Never again will citizens depend on the goodwill or political decisions of others when they need emergency medical transport, evacuation, or assistance in the event of floods, landslides, fires, earthquakes, or any other unforeseen situation. Our helicopter unit will be the first to come to the aid of our citizens.”
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Certified in 2018, the SUBARU BELL 412EPX features a maximum internal weight capacity of 12,200 lbs. Additionally, it has an external weight capacity of 13,000 lbs and can carry up to 5,000 lbs of goods using a cargo hook. This platform supports large cargo and personnel transportation, with a capacity of up to 5,385 lbs. Furthermore, the SUBARU BELL 412EPX benefits from an enhanced main rotor gearbox dry run capability. It also has an increased internal Maximum Gross Weight of 12,200 lbs and a mast torque output increase of +11% at speeds below 60 knots.
Q. – Who signed the purchase agreement?
A. – Sarajevo Canton Ministry of Interior.
Q. – What is the purpose of the SUBARU Bell 412EPX?
A. – Medical transport, citizen evacuation, disaster assistance.
