Mon, Nov 21, 2011
Sikorsky Aerospace Services To Retrofit Aircraft With Latest
Technology
Sikorsky Aerospace Services (SAS) announced the signing of a
follow-on contract with the Royal Saudi Land Forces Aviation
Command (RSLFAC) to upgrade its fleet of Black Hawk UH-60A
helicopters to the more modern UH-60L aircraft configuration at the
Dubai Air Show last week. The parties anticipate that as a result
of this upgrade program the RSLFAC's fleet of 12 UH-60A Black Hawk
helicopters will benefit from improved performance, increased
mission readiness, extended service life, and reduced maintenance
and support costs.
"Our 'A-to-L' conversion program for the UH-60A Black Hawk
helicopters provides the Saudi Land Forces with a cost-effective
option to extend the service life of their fleets while permitting
better integration with newer Black Hawk helicopter models," said
David Adler, President of Sikorsky Aerospace Services.
Based on the success of the H-60 Helicopter Recapitalization and
Upgrade Program for U.S. Army Black Hawk aircraft, the H-60
helicopter modernization program offers comprehensive fleet
upgrades for Sikorsky's global customers. The RSLFAC A-to-L
conversion plan is the second international modernization program
under contract with SAS.
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, each upgraded H-60
helicopter will be equipped with a new Aircraft Flight Control
Computer (AFCC) as well as new wiring harnesses, a high speed shaft
and a sealed lead acid battery.
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