Thu, May 06, 2010
Engine, Flight Controls, Avionics Will Be Brought Up To
Date
Sikorsky Aerospace Services has signed a contract with the
Royal Saudi Land Forces Aviation Command (RSLFAC) to upgrade its
fleet of Black Hawk helicopters from the UH-60 A model
configuration to the more modern UH-60L aircraft configuration, the
company said Monday.
Based on the success of the H-60 Helicopter Recapitalization and
Upgrade Program on U.S. Army Black Hawk aircraft, the H-60
helicopter modernization program includes comprehensive fleet
upgrades for Sikorsky's global customers. The Royal Saudi Land
Forces Aviation Command (RSLFAC) A-to-L conversion plan is the
second international modernization program under contract with SAS.
The first program is currently under way at Chase Field Operations
Center in Texas, a Sikorsky Aerospace Services
facility.
The A-to-L upgrade program incorporates key improvements consisting
of a T700 to T701D engine upgrade for increased power and
reliability, and upgraded flight controls, avionics and instrument
panel modifications. Additionally, the upgraded H-60 helicopters
will be equipped with a new Aircraft Flight Control Computer (AFCC)
as well as new wiring harness, high speed shaft and seal lead acid
battery.
File Photo
"This conversion program will modernize the current Saudi fleet
and allow for better commonality and integration with its newly
acquired fleet of UH-60L aircraft. As we continue to
successfully transition the UH-60 BLACK HAWK helicopter through our
global modernizations programs, this Saudi project serves as an
important launch point in the region," said David Adler, president
of Sikorsky Aerospace Services.
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