Key Facts
| Current Title: |
| Not known |
| English Title: |
| Kuwait Police Helicopter Wing |
| Abbreviation: |
| KPHW |
| First Established: |
| 19?? |
| ICAO Code: |
| ? |
| Country: |
| Kuwait |
| Status: |
| Active |
History
Narrative Summary
The Kuwait Police operates a small Air Wing comprising a handful of helicopters. The Police report to the Ministry of Interior. No historical details are known.
Key Dates
| ? | Police aviation unit established. |
Current Status
The Police Helicopter Wing is primarily involved in traffic patrol, VIP transport, SAR and EMS duties.
Future Plans
None known.
Markings
National Insignia
Main markingFin Flash
The national flag was carried as a fin flash. POLICE service titles were also displayed.
Aircraft Serial Numbers
Kuwait Ministry of Interior helicopters originally retained their former Air Force serial numbers. Helicopters purchased new since 2000 have a serialling system comprising a two-figure number for each airframe, prefixed by the letters KMOI, e.g. KMOI-04.
Unit/Base Codes
Coding system not used
Aircraft
Aircraft Designations
None – Manufacturers designations used
Current Aircraft Inventory
| Aircraft Type | Total Del’d | Total Active | Still on Order | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerospatiale SA330H Puma | 1 | 1 | 0 | Policing |
| Aerospatiale SA342K Gazelle | 4 | 3 | 0 | Policing |
| Aerospatiale AS365N3 Dauphin | 2 | 2 | 0 | Policing |
| Eurocopter EC 135T1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | Policing |
All-Time Aircraft Used List
| Aircraft Type | Quantity | Service Entry | Out of Service | Origin | Aerospatiale SA330H Puma | 1 | 19?? | current | Air Force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerospatiale SA342K Gazelle | 4 | 19?? | current | Air Force |
| Aerospatiale AS365N3 Dauphin | 2 | 2005 | current | France |
| Eurocopter EC 135T1 | 2 | 2001 | current | Germany |
Aircraft NOT Used
No false reports known.
Organisation
Main Headquarters
Not known.
Organisational Structure
All aircraft are based at an unknown base.
Current Order of Battle
| Squadron | Type | Base |
|---|---|---|
| KPHW | SA330, SA342, AS365, EC135 | ? |
Historical Orders of Battle
Not applicable.
All-Time Flying Units List
Not applicable.
Air Bases
Current Air Bases
All helicopters are operated from an unknown base.
All-Time Air Bases Used List
Not applicable.
More Information
Books
To be added
Magazines
None known.
Current fleet is:
2 EC135T1
1 AS365N3 (second one was destroyed in hangar fire)
2 AS365N3+
2 H225 (1 VIP and 1 SAR)