NZ Airforce Helicopter tender
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NZ Airforce Helicopter tender
I see The NZ airforce put their requirements for the new training helicopter out these are the requirements.
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. TRAINING/LIGHT UTILITY HELICOPTER (T/LUH) CAPABILITY
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.
Last edited by HeliDriverNZ; 14th October 2006 at 07:14.
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The Crown’s intention is:
- to maximise ‘off the shelf’ content and limit non-recurring engineering costs
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. <snip>
- The Crown has a preference for a T/LUH with a retractable wheeled undercarriage
- at Maximum All Up Weight, will be in the 3-tonne class .
- to maximise ‘off the shelf’ content and limit non-recurring engineering costs
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. <snip>
- The Crown has a preference for a T/LUH with a retractable wheeled undercarriage
- at Maximum All Up Weight, will be in the 3-tonne class .
That'll be a A109 Power then, surely?
Game over.
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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.
A multi million dollar machine for boys to play with, yep that's the way to destroy a real strong economy.
