Helis de ataque não me parece, mas algo mais ligeiro tipo NH-90
Goff – New Helicopters Selected for NZ Defence Force (Source: Government of New Zealand; issued Oct. 30, 2007) New Zealand has selected the AgustaWestland A109 LUH as its future light helicopter, replacing the Sioux in the training role.Minister of Defence Phil Goff announced today that Cabinet has approved the start of contract negotiations with Agusta-Westland, the preferred tenderer for the supply of training-light utility helicopters to the New Zealand Defence Force. “The negotiations for five Agusta-Westland A109LUHs and a flight simulator will commence shortly and I expect a contract to be signed in the first quarter of next year,” Phil Goff said. “The helicopters should enter service with the Royal New Zealand Air Force in 2010. “The purchase represents a new generation capability for the New Zealand Defence Force and in technology and capability is a quantum leap forward from the old Sioux training helicopter. “In common with the Seasprite helicopter already in service and the eight new NH-90s on order for the RNZAF, the A109 is wheeled and capable of deployment from our navy vessels. “The helicopter has the advanced technology necessary for training pilots going on to the Seasprite and NH-90 which the Sioux simply does not have. “It flies faster and further, carries more people and can do a wide range of tasks, including with the Navy. “As well as training, the A109 has light utility capabilities including air transport, search and rescue, aero-medical evacuation, disaster response and surveillance and counter terrorism support. “It can work alongside the NH-90 or carry out tasks for which its size makes it more suited and at less expense than using the NH-90. “It will also provide operational support for other government agencies, including Police, Customs, Department of Conservation, and Ministry of Fisheries. “The Royal New Zealand Air Force is delighted with the decision. It represents another milestone in modernising the New Zealand Defence Force and providing it with capabilities needed for the Twenty First Century,’ Phil Goff said. (ends)
boas na minha opinião eu trocava pelo menos NH90 e esses helicopteros ligeiros por 6 apache ou tigher ou mesmo mi 35, para complementar as nossas unidades blindadas.cump.
AW109 LUHFabricante: AgustaWestlandPaís: ItáliaTurbinas: 2× P&W Canada 206C ou Turbomeca Arrius 2K1Armamento: metralhadoras pod 12.7 mm (250 tiros), 7.62 mm, na portaMisseis: 2 ×Lançadores mísseis TOW (2 ou 4 misseis cada), foguetes ( 81mm com 7 ou 12 tubos por pod)AW129Fabricante: AgustaWestlandPaís: ItáliaTripulantes: 2Armamento: Canhões 1×20 mm , foguetes 4 pods 38×81 mmMísseis 8×AGM-114 Hellfire ou BGM-71 TOW miseis anti-carro e 4-8× AIM-92 Stinger ou Mistral como mísseis ar-arhttp://www.defesanet.com.br/md1/helos.htm
Eu quando me referia aos NH90, não me estava a referir a todos os helicopteros, mas sim diminuir esse contigente em cerca de 2 helicopteros
US Army Apaches for Auction?09-Jun-2008 15:10 EDTRelated Stories: Americas - USA, Asia - Other, Force Structure, Helicopters & Rotary, Rumours AdvertisementAH-64A Apache(click to view full)America’s AH-64 Apache helicopter fleet has seen heavy use in recent years, because it’s one of the few platforms capable of flying slowly enough to escort battlefield helicopters through dangerous areas. American, Dutch, and British AH-64s have played especially important roles over Afghanistan, and US Army Apaches have also played a role in Iraq alongside Italian A129 Mangustas, Polish Mi-24s, and lighter OH-58D Kiowa Warrior scout helicopters. As of November 2006, the American Apache fleet had racked up over 2 million flying hours, with over 25% of that logged since 2001. Nothing lasts forever, which meas decisions must be made regarding the future size of America’s attack helicopter force, and the accompanying reset and recapitalization required.According to the Korea Times, US Army Col. Kevin W. Madden, who is chief of the Joint U.S. Military Affairs Group-Korea (JUSMAG-K), has created interest in Korea by mentioning that the US government plans to put 260 of its Block I Apache helicopters up for sale to allies. South Korea is apparently considering buying 36 of these Apaches with a total price tag of 1 trillion won ($960 million) to replace the Army’s aging AH-1 Cobra attack choppers Madden added that: “I have been briefed that there will be options for international customers to refurbish or completely rebuild the helicopters in the customer’s preferred configuration all the way up to [AH-64D] Block III Longbow models.’‘
Fazendo as contas tal como os coreanos seriam 16 milhões de aéreos por Apache.