Known as 'Guardian One,' the new Bell 407GXi will replace the department's aging helicopter which will now be used as a spare.
which will now be used as a spare. The new helicopter comes equipped with significant technology upgrades that allows it to fly in weather conditions that the previous Guardian One could not., said the new unit is Instrument Flight Rated , meaning the pilots will have greater ability to navigate various weather and have better situational awareness in the congested airspace around Seattle.
The new Bell 407GXi cost around $6 million, but Flohr said there was significant support for the purchase from county and state leaders. Flohr convinced state lawmakers to provide around $1 million in funding for the new Bell 407GXi and King County picked up the rest of the tab.
Law Enforcement KCSO Air Support Unit Instrument Flight Rated Guardian One King County Helicopter Air Support Unit Bell 407Gxi Technology Upgrades Situational Awareness Funding
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