The Bavarian interior ministry is acquiring eight Eurocopter EC135 P2i helicopters for the Bavarian police, for delivery between September 2009 and April 2010. They will be equipped with forward-looking infrared and high-resolution digital day/night-vision cameras, satellite communication and navigation systems, digital map devices, Tetra digital radios, collision warning systems, tactical direction finders, digital flight management systems and GSM telephones. The contract includes a letter of intent for "power-by-the-hour" support for at least 10 years.
Source: Flight International