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AIR SHOW, London, United Kingdom - Sikorsky today announced that the Royal Thai
Army has signed a Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) to acquire two UH-60M
BLACK HAWK helicopters through the United States Government’s Foreign Military
Sales channel. Upon delivery, Thailand will become the first member of the
Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to fly the very latest version
of the BLACK HAWK helicopter operated by the U.S. Army. Sikorsky is a
subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX).
The UH-60M
BLACK HAWK helicopter incorporates a variety of enhancements including a
digital glass cockpit, advanced flight control system, a state-of-the-art
communications suite, full night vision device capability for night operations,
and other improvements that reduce pilot workload, increase lift, and provide
better protection and enhanced survivability. Sikorsky expects to deliver its
500th UH-60M helicopter to the U.S. Army this summer.
“The BLACK
HAWK helicopter is the standard by which all military utility helicopters are
judged, and the UH-60M represents the very latest, most comprehensively
equipped model that we have ever developed and delivered to the United States
government. More nations are increasingly discovering its multi-mission value,
outstanding performance record, and durability even in the harshest and most
hostile environments,” said Samir Mehta, President of Sikorsky Military
Systems. In May 2011, Sweden became the first European country to acquire
UH-60M aircraft.
In August
2011, Thailand also became the first country outside the United States to take
delivery of Sikorsky’s latest version of the naval BLACK HAWK utility
helicopter, the MH-60S helicopter. The two new “Sierra” aircraft acquired by
the Royal Thai Navy are designed for utility missions, such as logistics and
troop transport. In addition, the standard searchlight and rescue hoist will
enable aircrew to perform search and rescue missions.
(Sikorsky)
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