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SAS HELICOPTER

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An elite SAS unit nicknamed ‘Blue Thunder’ is believed to have landed by helicopter on London Bridge Eurocopter AS365 N3 Dauphin Stealth: One of the quietest helicopter­s so can fly discreetly. Rotors have low external sound level so terrorists cannot hear it from afar and painted to look like a civilian helicopter 658 squadron: Transports SAS troops quickly around the UK. Based in Hereford Troops: 12 fully-equipped Speed: 180mph Range: 4hr 45mins Armour: Bulletproo­f against ground fire Equipment: Roping frame for quick descents Sensor turret: With infrared / electro optical camera to detect moving targets

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