PZL Mielec recently delivered the fifth S-70i Black Hawk to the Polish National Police (PNP), expanding the PNP Aviation Board fleet to five aircraft. The aircraft is the second and final aircraft from the PNP’s December 2022 order. The contract also included the delivery of a spare parts package, ground support equipment (GSE) and a training package.
“Following the successful delivery of S-70 Black Hawk helicopters to the Polish Armed Forces, we are proud to expand the Polish National Police’s fleet with another aircraft,” said Janusz Zakręcki, PZL Mielec President and General Director. “We are confident that the enlarged fleet of versatile, reliable and durable Black Hawk helicopters will meet the operational needs of the Polish National Police, enhancing the safety of citizens nationwide and supporting the Polish Rescue and Firefighting System.”
The PNP has operated the S-70i since it took delivery of the first helicopter in 2019. Since then, the fleet has been used on a variety of missions, including counter-terrorism, search and rescue, border patrol, as well as firefighting and disaster response in coordination with the State Fire Service of Poland.
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