The Iraqi Army has received the first two multifunctional H225M Caracal transport helicopters, manufactured by the French company Airbus Helicopters. The aircraft, identified by serial numbers YI-521 and YI-522, are part of an initial contract that includes the delivery of 12 units.
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According to the Iraqi military command, the new helicopters will gradually replace the Russian-made Mi-17 models currently in operation in the country. The decision not only represents an upgrade to the army’s rotary-wing fleet but also a strategic shift in the diversification of military suppliers.
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The H225M Caracal is a medium-sized, highly versatile helicopter used for troop transport, medical evacuation, search and rescue (SAR), and special operations. Currently, more than 350 units of the H225 and H225M models are in service worldwide, with over 880,000 flight hours accumulated.
In addition to Iraq, H225M helicopters are also used by the armed forces of countries such as France, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, Mexico, the Netherlands, Kuwait, Brazil, and Hungary.
Sources and images: The official account of Iraqi Defense Minister Thabit Al-Abbasi, X @modministeriq, @AirbusHeli. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
