18.10.2007, 10:41
Zitat:Eurocopter's KHP Helicopter Deal
In a December 2005 article, DID covered Korea's planned acquisition of approximately 245 utility transport helicopters, which would be developed and produced as a semi-indigenous program in conjunction with contract winner EADS Eurocopter. The KHP will be in the 8-tonne class, and will be designed to carry 11 troops. South Korea currently owns around 700 helicopters, but more than half are considered outdated, and they need to be replaced. Industrial offsets were also important, as the program is designed to boost indigenous industrial manufacturing capability for rotary-wing aircraft. ...
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