The most important operations undertaken by the civilian police are always accompanied by SAT participation

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Aerospatiale Ecureuil / SA.350 - ФранцияFrance - 1974

The rear crew hangs out of the helicopter while on patrol in Sao Paolo. Personal lightweight radios allow communication with the pilots

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Aerospatiale Ecureuil / SA.350 - ФранцияFrance - 1974

Tactical assault with special forces allows the capture of an objective in just a few seconds
The black paint scheme used by the helicopters offers both visibility and a 'psychological impact' over criminals being tracked during operations

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Aerospatiale Ecureuil / SA.350 - ФранцияFrance - 1974

Special tactics are widely explored by SAT crews, including rappelling for quick response

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Aerospatiale Ecureuil / SA.350 - ФранцияFrance - 1974

The Sao Paulo State Civilian Police is planning to purchase a new helicopter for SAT, improving its activities and operational capacity

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Aerospatiale Ecureuil / SA.350 - ФранцияFrance - 1974

For riot control, SAT also gives support against illegal activities, including repossession of goods for private owners

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Aerospatiale Ecureuil / SA.350 - ФранцияFrance - 1974

The latest model received by SAT is an AS350BA with armoured protection, searchlight and digital moving map

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Aerospatiale Ecureuil / SA.350 - ФранцияFrance - 1974

During riots the SAT is employed for intelligence gathering and passing on the crucial information to command and control centres

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Aerospatiale Ecureuil / SA.350 - ФранцияFrance - 1974

The crew searches for 'vehicle-scrapping' sites while operating over the east side of Sao Paulo city and are always equipped with weapons, including 5.56mm and 7.62mm assault rifles

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Aerospatiale Ecureuil / SA.350 - ФранцияFrance - 1974

A twin-engine HB355F2 was operated by SAT for many years. It had a VIP interior, but the model is no longer in service

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Aerospatiale Ecureul II / AS.355 / AS.555 Fennec - ФранцияFrance - 1979