Airbus Helicopters introduces new range of mission options for the traditionally VIP-focused H155:
Airbus Helicopters selected for the partnership development of South Korea’s Light Civil and Light Armed Helicopters
Other bidders for this contract – which involves production of at least
200 units for the ROKA alone – included the AW169 'Dauphin killer' (shortlisted), S-76 and a new offering using Bell 430 drivetrain components. KAI itself
reportedly foresees demand for 400 examples in South Korea, and a market for 600 overseas.
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