Sikorsky wins CH-53E and S-70 business

Article Abstract:

Sikorsky bagged an order from the Turkish Defence Ministry for eight CH-53E heavy-lift helicopters. The defense ministry, which is using the funding from US Exim Bank loan credits, recommended the purchase to the Council of Ministers after competitive bidding between Rosvoorouzhenie/Rostvertol, Boeing and Sikorsky over a two-year period. The purchase of another 50 Sikorsky S-70A Black Hawks, which are also financed under the reactivated Exim Bank loan programme, is also expected to get approval from the Council of Ministers.

Helicopters, General, Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Helicopters, Article, CH-53E

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...and confirms CH-53E

Article Abstract:

Sikorsky Aircraft Div has been chosen to supply eight S80E (CH-53E) Super Stallion helicopters to the government of Turkey. The contract, valued at $350 million, was signed in Ankara, Turkey, on Jun 6, 2000. The Super Stallion, which will be equipped with the same avionics suite used for the S-70A Black Hawk fleet of the Turkish Army, will be able to carry an external load of as much as 14515 kg (32000 lbs) or 55 fully-equipped troops.

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... and Agusta A109M

Article Abstract:

The Agusta is the South African government's preferred bidder for a R2168- million contract that covers 40 light utility helicopters, designated A109M. The helicopter is equipped with two Pratt and Whitney PW207 or Turbomeca Arrius engines, composite main rotor system, a range of armament options, LCD display avionics and crashworthy undercarriage. The customization and final assembly of the A109M will be done by Denel Aviation.

South Africa

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