Brazilian Presidential Helicopter
Former President Lula arriving at the Presidential Helicopter
The Brazilian Presidential Helicopter is the Brazilian Air Force helicopter used to transport the President of Brazil. The current aircraft designation is VH-36 Caracal.
Two modified military versions of the Eurocopter Cougar, tail numbers 8737 and 8740, are currently used as the main presidential helicopters. The aircraft are configured to carry fifteen passengers plus three crew members.[1]
References
- ↑ VH-34 Super Puma Brazilian Air Force. Retrieved on January 26, 2009.
See also
- Marine One, the call sign of any United States Marine Corps aircraft carrying the President of the United States.
- H-01, the call sign of any Agrupación Aérea Presidencial aircraft carrying the President of Argentina.
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