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New Army Aviation Options?
I just wanted to start a new thread specifically to look at the new aircraft
the Army is talking about buying instead of the Comanche, and see what options there are available. As I read the briefings, there are basically three new manned platforms. I doubt there is funding for new designs in any of these roles. While it is really premature to say too much, with no actual performance requirements set, I'm curious what options folks see for each. 1) Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter (368 to be bought). Could this be a Sikorsky H-76? The USCG is using A-109s for their armed helicopter role; is this an option? 2) Light Utility Helicopter (303 to be bought) I know the Bell 412 has been mentioned. Might the Marine Corps UH-1Y also be a candidate? (Is this Huey II?) 3) C-XX Intra-Theater Lift (25 to be bought) Presumably C-27J is the frontrunner. What other options are there? -- Tom Schoene Replace "invalid" with "net" to e-mail "If brave men and women never died, there would be nothing special about bravery." -- Andy Rooney (attributed) |
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