AgustaWestland announced this week the Korean Government has
signed a second contract for an additional AW139 medium-twin
helicopter in fire fighting/utility configuration for operation by
the Gangwon Fire Fighting Department. The order -- secured with the
support of AgustaWestland’s Korean representative, United
Industries International (UII) -- represents the third AW139
helicopter to be sold into Korea for government applications.
The Gangwon Fire Fighting Department AW139 will perform
firefighting duties as its primary task and will be delivered with
the capability to operate with bambi bucket and belly tank
firefighting equipment. The helicopter will also be equipped with a
rescue hoist, emergency medical services provisions and a cabin
configuration to transport 12 passengers and separately two
VIPs.
Speaking after the contract award, Giacomo Saponaro, Senior Vice
President International Government Business Unit, AgustaWestland
said "We were delighted with the first two AW139 sales into the
Korea but the third success represents a significant breakthrough
into what is recognized as a difficult market to penetrate."
The AW139 medium twin-engine helicopter was designed with
inherent multi-role capability and flexibility of operation. The
helicopter is capable of carrying up to 15 passengers at high
speed, in the most spacious cabin and with the best power reserve
of any helicopter in its class.
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