new Dutch police heli's are too heavy

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The new police helicopters, MD-902, that are now being introduced seem to be over weight. There are too many gadgets in the helicopters making them too heavy. The consequence is that the helicopter can only fly for about 1 hour.

Some of the additional features include infrared cameras, overwater equipment, search lights and hoists.

The choppers are about 100kg too heavy.