Argentina Unveils First Modernized Hughes 500 Helicopter for its Air Force

 At the military base of Aeroparque, the Argentine Air Force officially presented the first modernized Hughes 500D helicopter. This event also highlighted two advanced IA-63 Pampa III Block II trainers and the sixth Beechcraft TC-12B Huron. The ceremony took place on June 6, 2024. It was attended by the Argentine Minister of Defense, Luis Petri, accompanied by the Chief of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the Armed Forces, Brigadier General Isaac, the Chief of the General Staff of the Air Force, Brigadier Major Mengo, as well as the heads of the Argentine Army and Navy.

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The Argentine Air Force officially presented the first modernized Hughes 500D helicopter. (Picture source: Argentinian MoD)

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