Aircraft

The Massachusetts State Police Air Wing maintains a fleet of five turbine helicopters and one fixed wing aircraft. The primary aircraft is the Eurocopter As-355N Twinstar, a twin engine, multipurpose helicopter that possesses a reconfigurable cabin design, redundant hydraulic & electrical systems, and an external cargo hook. Each of these aircraft are also equipped with a Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) camera system, GPS synchronized mapping, interoperable communications equipment, and a digital video downlink system that together creates a versatile aerial platform.