Iraqi Army to Receive Bell 407 Helicopters from US Army.

The US Army has provided three additional Bell Helicopter-built 407 Scout helicopters with associated services to the Iraqi . 

Encompassing spares parts, ground support equipment and tools and logistical aircraft maintenance support, the delivery represents the sixth completed shipment of Iraqi Armed 407 Scout helicopter under a foreign military sales (FMS) contract signed with Iraq in 2009.


Covering a total delivery of 24 armed Bell 407 helicopters, along with logistical support services, including pilot training, the contract was awarded in an effort to build an advanced, dependable capability in the Iraqi Army Aviation Command, eventually ensuring peace and security in the country.

US Army Aviation and Missile Command source Kenneth Morgan said the helicopters would also be operated for internal requirements, such as patrol and security missions, as well as border security operations.

The first batch of three T-407 helicopters was delivered to the Iraqi Army in December 2011, to train pilots in operation and maintenance of the helicopters.

Equipped with intelligence and data-link capabilities, the Bell 407 is a single-engine multipurpose utility helicopter, designed to support Iraqi military intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) and counter-terrorism operations.