HeliDriverNZ
14th Oct 2006, 06:33
I see The NZ airforce put their requirements for the new training helicopter out these are the requirements.
New Zealand Ministry of Defence
REQUEST FOR TENDER
TRAINING/LIGHT UTILITY HELICOPTER (T/LUH) CAPABILITY
The Ministry of Defence is managing a project to acquire a Training/Light Utility Helicopter (T/LUH) that will be employed more broadly than as a basic training helicopter. The T/LUH will support the NH90 in the conduct of counter-terrorist or police operations. The T/LUH will also provide helicopter ab-initio and advanced helicopter pilot training, Qualified Helicopter Instructor training as well as providing a full range of crewman training tasks.
The Crown’s intention is to seek capability solutions that minimise procurement costs by maximising ‘off the shelf’ content and limiting non-recurring engineering costs, without unduly constraining a Respondents ability to offer innovative solutions. Specifically, the T/LUH must be currently in production and have twin engines with Full Authority Digital Engine Control, a fully integrated digital cockpit utilising multi-function displays, a Flight Management System, an advanced autopilot and be capable of certification to FAR/JAR Part 27 or equivalent military standards. The helicopter must embody a secure military communications suite. The helicopter must be suitable for training pilots and aircrewmen in all day and night VFR and IFR operations including; the use of night vision goggles, the conduct of winching and the carriage of underslung loads. The Crown has a preference for a T/LUH with a retractable wheeled undercarriage for a range of training and risk mitigation reasons, including deck operations and conformity of lead-in training to the NH90 and SH-2G Seasprite, as well as to provide some growth potential for future maritime light utility tasks. It is envisaged that the T/LUH, at Maximum All Up Weight, will be in the 3-tonne class. The delivery of a suitable Flight Training Device is an integral requirement of the project.
The project involves the manufacture and delivery of a Training/Light Utility Helicopter and the provision of a Flight Training Device along with appropriate technical and integrated logistic support for both.
New Zealand Ministry of Defence
REQUEST FOR TENDER
TRAINING/LIGHT UTILITY HELICOPTER (T/LUH) CAPABILITY
The Ministry of Defence is managing a project to acquire a Training/Light Utility Helicopter (T/LUH) that will be employed more broadly than as a basic training helicopter. The T/LUH will support the NH90 in the conduct of counter-terrorist or police operations. The T/LUH will also provide helicopter ab-initio and advanced helicopter pilot training, Qualified Helicopter Instructor training as well as providing a full range of crewman training tasks.
The Crown’s intention is to seek capability solutions that minimise procurement costs by maximising ‘off the shelf’ content and limiting non-recurring engineering costs, without unduly constraining a Respondents ability to offer innovative solutions. Specifically, the T/LUH must be currently in production and have twin engines with Full Authority Digital Engine Control, a fully integrated digital cockpit utilising multi-function displays, a Flight Management System, an advanced autopilot and be capable of certification to FAR/JAR Part 27 or equivalent military standards. The helicopter must embody a secure military communications suite. The helicopter must be suitable for training pilots and aircrewmen in all day and night VFR and IFR operations including; the use of night vision goggles, the conduct of winching and the carriage of underslung loads. The Crown has a preference for a T/LUH with a retractable wheeled undercarriage for a range of training and risk mitigation reasons, including deck operations and conformity of lead-in training to the NH90 and SH-2G Seasprite, as well as to provide some growth potential for future maritime light utility tasks. It is envisaged that the T/LUH, at Maximum All Up Weight, will be in the 3-tonne class. The delivery of a suitable Flight Training Device is an integral requirement of the project.
The project involves the manufacture and delivery of a Training/Light Utility Helicopter and the provision of a Flight Training Device along with appropriate technical and integrated logistic support for both.