Gyeongnam Police's New 'Chamsuri' Helicopter Takes Charge of Aerial Policing

The Gyeongnam Provincial Police Agency Aviation Unit announced on the 17th that it has introduced a new medium-sized helicopter (KUH-1P), named 'Chamsuri'.

According to the Gyeongnam Provincial Police Agency, the Chamsuri police helicopter is a model manufactured by Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) and can accommodate up to 14 people.

It is capable of reaching a maximum speed of 280 km/h, has a range of 740 km, and can fly continuously for up to 2 hours and 50 minutes.

Additionally, it is equipped with a high-performance aerial camera, a wireless video transmission system, weather radar, an airborne collision avoidance system, a rescue hoist (crane), and a Bambi bucket (water bag) for wildfire suppression.

New medium-sized helicopter (KUH-1P), 'Chamsuri', of the Gyeongnam Provincial Police Agency Aviation Unit. Provided by Gyeongnam Provincial Police Agency

The Gyeongnam Provincial Police Agency explained that its previous small helicopter (A109C-MAX), which had played a vital role in overcoming the province's rugged mountains and seas for over 30 years-conducting searches for missing persons, rescues, traffic management, and the apprehension of murder suspects-had become less efficient due to frequent breakdowns and increasingly complex security needs, making the introduction of an advanced medium-sized helicopter essential.

However, with the introduction of the new Chamsuri helicopter, the agency stated that it can now carry out aerial policing operations across the entire province and respond more effectively to various security situations and disaster incidents.

An official from the Gyeongnam Provincial Police Agency said, "In a rapidly changing security environment, we will actively deploy the new police helicopter for field-oriented policing activities to protect the lives of residents, respond to disasters, and maintain public safety and order."

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