Bernard Allen
Ceist:90 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Defence if he will make a statement on the number of aircraft in the Air Corps; and if he will outline the type and year of manufacture of each aircraft.
Written Answers. - Air Corps Aircraft.
The Air Corps operates a total of 42 aircraft comprising helicoper and fixed wing aircraft. The following table sets out the type and year of manufacture of the aircraft.
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Aircraft Type |
Number |
Year of Manufacture |
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1. Heilcopters |
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Dauphin 365 F1 |
5 |
1986 |
|
Alouette III |
8 |
1963 to 1974 |
|
Gazelle 342L |
2 |
1979 to 1980 |
|
2.Fixed Wing |
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|
HS 125 |
1 |
1979 |
|
Gulfstream III (leased) |
1 |
1983 |
|
Beechcraft 200 |
3 |
1976 to 1980 |
|
Fouga CM 170 |
6 |
1958 to 1962 |
|
Cessna RR 172 |
8 |
1972 to 1981 |
|
SIA Marchetti |
8 |
1977 |
|
SF 260 |