Long lived lifter

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US Army is planning to upgrade the CH-47D Chinook to the new Improved Cargo Helicopter (ICH) standard to extend the life of the heavy lifter by another 20 years. The D model helicopters can now be found in 22 units of the service around the world with 431 in the field, while 17 international clients are also operating them. The Army plans to upgrade the CH-47D Chinook to link into the Force XXI digital battlefield and until multi-service Joint Tactical Rotorcraft enters service. As much as 300 Chinook D models are to be remanufactured into ICHs with changes including the new engine GA-714A and others that would lessen major parts found in the helicopter, as well as decrease maintenance needed.

Heavy & Medium Transport Aircraft, CH-47D Chinook, Improved Cargo Helicopter

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Australia seeks armed scout

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Competitors have submitted bids for an armed reconnaissance helicopter (ARH) requirement by Australia's department of defense. The defense department has stated that it intends to have two operational squadrons with a minimum of six aircraft on line at all times. The 12 helicopters will be supported by additional machines to enable maintenance down time, training and attrition. The total number of aircraft ordered could be between 25 and 30, flying around 7,200 hours per year between them. The candidates include Augusta's A129 International or Scorpion, Bell Helicopter Textron's AH-1Z, Boeing's AH-64D Longbow Apache and Denel's RedHawk.

Australia, Recon & Rescue Helicopters, Military helicopters, AH-64D, Dept/Ministry of Defense, AH-1Z, Scorpion, A129 International, Longbow Apache, RedHawk

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Uprooting the seeds of destruction

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Military helicopters will take a more prominent role in mine countermeasures (MCM) with the advent of new technology. The Sikorsky MH- 53E Sea Dragon remains the world's only dedicated MCM helicopter, but the US Navy is sponsoring development of several MCM technologies that can be fitted into small ships' helicopters. Programs include the Magic Lantern, which uses blue laser to detect objects under water, and a rapid airborne mine clearance system (RAMICS), which is envisioned not only to clear mines but also to clear them.

Product information, Military Helicopters

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