Ivor Callely
Question:273 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Defence the total number of aircraft in the Air Corps; the year and type of aircraft; and the proposals, if any, he has to renew or purchase new aircraft.
Written Answers. - Air Corps Aircraft.
The Air Corps operates a total of 39 aircraft comprising helicopter and fixed wing aircraft. The following table sets out the type and year of manufacture of the aircraft.
In accordance with an EC approved programme a contract which was placed in April 1991 included provision for the purchase of two new CASA CN235 maritime patrol aircraft for the purpose of aerial surveillance of fisheries resources. The new aircraft are scheduled for delivery in 1994.
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Aircraft Type |
Number |
Year of Manufacture |
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1. Helicopters |
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Dauphin 365 F1 |
5 |
1984 to 1986 |
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Alouette 111 |
8 |
1963 to 1974 |
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Gazelle 342L |
2 |
1979 to 1980 |
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2. Fixed Wing |
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Gulfstream 1V |
1 |
1991 |
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CASA Cn 235 |
1 |
1989 |
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Beechcraft 200 |
1 |
1980 |
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Fouga CM 170 |
6 |
1958 to 1962 |
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Cessna RR 172 |
7 |
1972 to 1981 |
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SIAI Marchetti SF260 |
8 |
1977 |