Tue, Oct 07, 2008
Five UH-72s To Be Used For Pilot Training
In a major affirmation for EADS North America's Light Utility
Helicopter program, the US Navy has become a new military user of
the UH-72, with the service ordering five aircraft for use in pilot
training at the Naval Test Pilot School at Patuxent River, MD.
With this new acquisition, the Navy joins the active Army and
the Army National Guard in acquiring UH-72 Lakotas –
underscoring the twin-engine helicopter’s versatility in a
full range of operational missions and applications. The
Navy’s firm fixed-price order is valued at more than $24
million. Deliveries are scheduled from October 2009 through January
2010.
"The US Navy contract is a further validation of the
UH-72’s versatility and mission capability, and confirms EADS
North America’s capacity to perform as a top-tier military
supplier," said Ralph D. Crosby, EADS North America’s
Chairman and CEO. "We have delivered over 40 Lakotas on time and on
budget to the Army and National Guard, and are committed to
continuing this high standard of performance with the Navy."
UH-72A Lakota helicopters have been in the US Army inventory
since late 2006. To date, over 40 aircraft are operating with Army
and Army National Guard units across the country.
More than 350 Lakotas are currently planned for acquisition by
the Army through 2017, with mission responsibilities ranging from
homeland security to support and logistics missions. Lakota
deliveries to the Army and National Guard currently average three
to four helicopters per month, with the capacity to reach five
UH-72s monthly.
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