Lesotho Defence Force H125

摘要

Lesotho's Defence Force has taken delivery of an H125 helicopter from Airbus Helicopters Southern Africa, and may acquire more rotorcraft in the future. The aircraft (serial number LDF-15) was commissioned into service by Lesotho's Deputy Prime Minister Monyane Moleleki on October 14 and named Litsebe. Moleleki also inaugurated the upgraded 4,265ft (1,300m) runway at Mejametalana Air Base, which can now accommodate aircraft weighing up to 16,500kg (36,375lb). The improvements were carried out between 2013 and 2017. Looking to the future, Moleleki said the LDF faces the challenge of rapidly ageing medium utility aircraft and it is imperative that more helicopters be acquired.