The aircraft will be used for search and rescue, troop transport, firefighting and utility missions.
25 February 2021: Bell recently delivered threeBell UH-1H-IIs to the Lebanese Air Force (LAF). They will be used for search and rescue, troop transport, firefighting and utility missions.
Tim Evans, regional sales manager, Africa and the Middle East at Bell said, “We are privileged to support the LAF with additional Huey II aircraft, which will enhance its operational capability. This proven platform equips their squadron with the most capable utility helicopter available.”
Commander BG Heykal, LAF said, “The LAF is honored to add three more Huey IIs to our fleet. We value this aircraft for its multi-mission capabilities, reliability and durability and appreciate the Bell team for their quality customer support and longtime partnership.”
The Huey II upgrade offers lower direct maintenance costs and greater mission flexibility. It is equipped with new features such as increased horsepower, crashworthy seats, multifunctional interior, new wiring and digital cockpit
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.
