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My civy mind is just curious if this would be a future option for convoy/chinook escort if our dreams of AH-1's are destroyed?
Boeing Tweaks AH-6 for Export
By GAYLE S. PUTRICH
Published: 7 Oct 18:08 EDT (22:08 GMT) PRINT | EMAIL
OMAHA, Neb. - Boeing is poised to accept international orders for its AH-6 light attack and reconnaissance helicopter, the company announced Oct. 7.
Several international customers have long expressed interest in the versatile single-engine helo, execs said.
"Boeing has been approached by several potential customers seeking light attack and reconnaissance capabilities in a flexible rotorcraft platform," said Dave Palm, director of Boeing Rotorcraft's business development operations. "We believe this system is a perfect fit for those customers seeking long endurance, proven performance and 2,000-pound payload within an affordable helicopter."
Sharing a common airframe with the mission-enhanced AH-6 currently flown by U.S. Special Operations Command, the international version will also feature an electro-optical/infrared forward-facing sight system and weapons mounts for Hellfires, M260 rocket pods and guns already qualified on the airframe. It will also feature additional digital gauges, a multi-function display, crash-worthy armored seats, bubble doors to allow for night vision goggle use and room for two passengers.
Boeing plans to produce the helicopters at its Mesa, Arizona facility.
The Chicago-based aerospace giant is the primary provider of special operations rotorcraft to the United States, building the MH-47G Chinook, CV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor, and the unmanned A160 Hummingbird.
My civy mind is just curious if this would be a future option for convoy/chinook escort if our dreams of AH-1's are destroyed?
Boeing Tweaks AH-6 for Export
By GAYLE S. PUTRICH
Published: 7 Oct 18:08 EDT (22:08 GMT) PRINT | EMAIL
OMAHA, Neb. - Boeing is poised to accept international orders for its AH-6 light attack and reconnaissance helicopter, the company announced Oct. 7.
Several international customers have long expressed interest in the versatile single-engine helo, execs said.
"Boeing has been approached by several potential customers seeking light attack and reconnaissance capabilities in a flexible rotorcraft platform," said Dave Palm, director of Boeing Rotorcraft's business development operations. "We believe this system is a perfect fit for those customers seeking long endurance, proven performance and 2,000-pound payload within an affordable helicopter."
Sharing a common airframe with the mission-enhanced AH-6 currently flown by U.S. Special Operations Command, the international version will also feature an electro-optical/infrared forward-facing sight system and weapons mounts for Hellfires, M260 rocket pods and guns already qualified on the airframe. It will also feature additional digital gauges, a multi-function display, crash-worthy armored seats, bubble doors to allow for night vision goggle use and room for two passengers.
Boeing plans to produce the helicopters at its Mesa, Arizona facility.
The Chicago-based aerospace giant is the primary provider of special operations rotorcraft to the United States, building the MH-47G Chinook, CV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor, and the unmanned A160 Hummingbird.
