Air Support - Whiskey Oscar 99: W099
Helicopter Equipment
Thermal Image and Video
A thermal imaging (TI) and a video camera are mounted in a stabilised pod beneath the nose of the aircraft.
The thermal imaging system enables heat to be detected, particularly body heat. This is an invaluable tool used to assist officers on the ground in finding suspects, missing persons or during vehicle pursuits.
A microwave downlink transmits live television pictures from the aircraft directly to force control rooms or to mobile-based receivers.
Tracker System
The helicopter is fitted with a Tracker system allowing the crew to find stolen vehicles and other Tracker fitted vehicles from the air.
Public Address System
The skyshout system is a 700 Watt public address system and can be used to assist officers on the ground.
Search Light
The Aircraft is equipped with a Nitesun 30 million candle power search light.
