H145M French Light Combat Helicopter

The H145M French Light Combat Helicopter is a modern, twin-engine light combat helicopter designed for versatile military operations, combining agility, rapid reconfiguration capability, and modular weapon systems. It represents the military variant of the proven H145 civil platform, which has accumulated over eight million flight hours globally. The H145M is a highly flexible multi-role platform optimized for operations requiring rapid deployment and reconfiguration. Its primary mission spectrum includes training, reconnaissance, special forces operations, light attack, armed scout missions, search and rescue, MEDEVAC/CASEVAC, and tactical transport. A defining characteristic is the ability to transition between mission profiles within minutes—shifting from a fully armed attack configuration to a special operations insertion platform with fast-rope equipment, or to a transport configuration with up to ten passengers. The H145M fills the critical gap between utility transport helicopters and heavy attack platforms. Its low operating cost, high agility, rapid reconfiguration, and proven reliability make it attractive for nations prioritizing rapidly deployable light rotary-wing support for special forces and rapid-reaction missions. The aircraft can be transported and deployed via Airbus A400M, enabling rapid crisis response and contingency operations.