Victoria Police reveal fancy new high-powered aircraft being added to fleet
Three new helicopters and a plane will be added to the force in 2020. Supplied
Victoria Police has revealed new details about their newest fleet of helicopters and planes which will help track down criminals from the air.
Three new helicopters and a plane will be added to the force in 2020, increasing its air support capabilities, Victoria Police announced.
Acting Superintendent Mark Arneil said the new fleet will increase police functions and roles in emergency management, search and rescue, extended offshore marine safety and law enforcement, public safety and operational policing duties.
"The aeroplane is a new capability for Victoria Police," Supt Arneil said.
"It will have more than double the endurance and range of the helicopters, providing a valuable, uninterrupted observation platform that can support police across the state."
Meanwhile, each new helicopter will be fitted with equipment that will allow police to winch people to safety.
Upgraded camera technology will also help police better track and identify criminals from the air and locate people lost in bushland.
Police air wing currently responds to about 100 jobs per week and operates out of Melbourne’s Essendon Airport.
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