Sun, Dec 11, 2011
Contract Includes A Simulator In SE Asia Region
Sikorsky Aircraft has formally signed a contract with the Brunei
Ministry of Defence to provide 12 S-70i Black Hawk helicopters with
associated spare parts, training and ground support equipment. The
contact contains an option for 10 additional aircraft. The
announcement was made at the Langkawi International Maritime and
Air Show being held this week in Malaysia.
"We thank the Brunei Government for selecting the S-70i Black
Hawk aircraft to fulfill the Royal Brunei Armed Forces Support
Helicopter Project," said Robert Kokorda, Sikorsky Sales and
Marketing Vice President. "We look forward to a close collaboration
with the Royal Brunei Armed Forces to provide best-in-class
helicopter training and logistics support for the lifetime of the
aircraft."
As part of the contract, Sikorsky will place an S-70i aircraft
simulator in the south-east Asia region. The simulator will enable
Brunei aircrew to become familiar with the helicopter, especially
in the months leading up to the arrival of S-70i aircraft in Brunei
beginning in 2013. The Brunei Ministry of Defence announced its
selection of the S-70i Black Hawk aircraft on November 15 following
several months of rigorous evaluation of competing helicopters.
Sikorsky signed the contract December 2 in Brunei.
The S-70i helicopter is the latest variant of the Black Hawk
helicopter family. it is being sold directly by Sikorsky to
international militaries and government agencies. The S-70i
aircraft's advanced avionics include a dual GPS/INS system with
digital map that provides accurate navigation and enhanced
situational awareness. An active vibration control system delivers
smooth overall ride during flight. The aircraft can be ordered with
user-specific navigation, communications and other tactical
equipment.
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