The first of four brand-new A-STAR helicopters has been delivered to SDPD

These will replace the aging fleet of four, the oldest of which is nearing thirty years.

Blair and Chad

Chuck

A tri-blade rotor system and more powerful engine will increase the speed to about 140 compared to the older fleets top speed of about 100

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318 and Chuck admiring the new bird

Still needs to be outfitted with custom electronics for PD work before it goes into service in July.