02 Februari 2016

MD Helicopters to Supply Six New MD 530G Scout Attack Helicopters to Malaysia’s MoD

02 Februari 2016


Malaysian Army Aviation to be launch customer for MDHI’s next-generation light scout attack helicopter (photo : Vertical Mag)

Mesa, Ariz., February 1, 2015 – MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) has announced that it succeeded in its bid to supply six MD 530G scout attack helicopters to Malaysia’s Ministry of Defense. MDHI will deliver the launch helicopters to Malaysian Army Aviation, Pasukan Udara Tentera Darat (PUTD), beginning in the fourth quarter of 2016, with the full fleet to deliver by the end of Q1 2017.

With this installation, MD Helicopters becomes the only rotorcraft original equipment manufacturer (OEM) to introduce and field two new Scout Attack Helicopter Programs, each within 12-months from award.

“Our legacy is firmly rooted in service of the warfighter; delivering fast, agile, highly-capable scout attack helicopters for the protection of the United States and our partner nations,” said Lynn Tilton, chief executive officer for MD Helicopters. “Perfectly suited for Malaysia’s operational environment, we are honored that the MD 530G—our next generation light scout attack helicopter—was selected by the Malaysian prime minister, minister of defense and the chief of defense force (CDF) to be the newest addition to the Malaysian Armed Forces.”

MD 530G development

As the latest in a lineage that spans more than 50 years of industry-leading scout attack helicopter evolution, the MD 530G light scout attack helicopter made its debut flight in 2013. With a top speed in excess of 130 knots, the MD 530G is designed for agile deployment with any rotary wing unit. 

The aircraft features increased capacity landing gear to support the 3,750 max gross takeoff weight; allowing increased useful load for additional range, endurance, and weapons.

Successful live-fire testing of the MD 530G took place in mid-2014. The result of considerable internal investment and strategic industry partnerships, the aircraft—configured to include advanced avionics, an integrated on-board stores management system, forward looking infrared sensor, guided and unguided rockets, and inboard .50 caliber machine guns—demonstrated extreme firepower and bold performance capabilities, reinforcing the versatility, reliability and combat utility of MD Helicopters’ scout attack helicopter offering.


It is anticipated that the MD 530G will be deployed to perform attack, ISR, and security missions in support of the Malaysian Army’s operations in the Eastern Sabah Security Command. (photo : Vertical Mag)

The Malaysian Army’s fleet of MD 530G helicopters will include a custom weapons package, advanced communications capabilities, and state of the art EO/IR to detect, identify, and engage a wide range of threats.

It is anticipated that the MD 530G will be deployed to perform attack, ISR, and security missions in support of the Malaysian Army’s operations in the Eastern Sabah Security Command. Dan Megna Photo

Capability and sustainability

In addition to delivering the enhanced aerial fires capability and mission flexibility required by the Malaysian Army, MD Helicopters is committed to advancing indigenous capabilities regarding long-term service, support and effective operation of the fleet. MDHI will work with Bumiputra partners in all phases of the program, from defining requirements to a comprehensive CLS package that includes initial entry, transition, and combat pilot training, maintenance training for both the airframe and mission equipment, and the development of a spare parts program with dedicated and ongoing OEM support.

“We are extremely proud that our innovative aircraft will play an integral role in the PUTD’s mission to be a critical force multiplier for the Malaysian Army,” said Tilton. “We are confident our record of early delivery will continue with this contract and will allow the Malaysian Army to achieve significant operational successes in early 2017.”

(MD Helicopters)

16 komentar:

  1. At least buy 2 dozens units. 1 dozen for Borneo and another dozen base at Peninsular M'sia to shoot combined pirate forces from Thailang, Indonesia and Singapore!

    BalasHapus
  2. Untuk ESSCOM (Sabah) itu...
    Menurut pandangan saya memang sesuai dengan tugas di sana, menentang serta mencegah pencerobohan berskala kecil.

    BalasHapus
  3. Bukan engak mau beli 3 atau 4 dozen tpi ini kan percobaan bs engak berfungsi dengan sepenuh nya utk pemburu lanun...ordedil nya gampang engak d beli...anak watan nya bs engak reparasi heli tersebut....jgn jd gajah putih aja nanti nya

    BalasHapus
  4. Pembelian malaydia klu d kaji engak ada sistem nya...asal kepepet beli apa saja utk kebutuhan masalah tersebut engak d lihat pada pespektif yg lain atau cara yg lagi baik utk menagani masalah lanun...there ar 101 ways to skin a cat tpi malaysia milih cara gampang nya aja

    BalasHapus
  5. malaysia tak guna little bird untuk lanun..tapi untk digunakan di esscom..sebagai Light multi-role helicopter..apa masalahnya kalau pakai helicopter mcm nie..sedangkan negara besar mcm usa pun pakai little bird..ianya menjimatkan minyak dan kos maintenance pun tak terlalu mahal..

    BalasHapus
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    1. Nobody said salah...aku cuma coret kan malaysia beli peralatan nya cara yg kurang bijak....ada masalah baru cari stop gap...klu takde masalah takde lah nak buat itu ini...good example of proper purchasing itu negara singapor dia engak nungu ada musuh baru beli itu ini....dari dulu dia membeli peralatan perang dgn teratur smpai malaysia indon pon gerun dgn negara cilik itu

      Hapus
  6. heli yg cantik
    coba kalau rotornya dipasang lapisan anti peluru seperti yg disampaikan bang muarif
    pasti keren tuh
    hag hag hag hag...

    BalasHapus
  7. Klo dibandingin sama NBO105 kira-kira bagus mana yaaa?

    #nanyaajah


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    BalasHapus
  8. Ooh jadi malon pon gerun dengan negara cilik tuh....

    BalasHapus
  9. Ooh jadi malon pon gerun dengan negara cilik tuh....

    BalasHapus
  10. Mereka sekalian beli TALON missile, dylon aero minigun, dan gun pod utk .50 cal. Gak ada hellfire. Sebenernya nanggung juga cuman beli 6, dgn ratio maintenance dan operasional paling gak yg bisa ready setiap saat cuman 4 maksimum.

    BalasHapus
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    1. sebenarnya itu cukup si bro. malaysia tidak membutuhkan heli tersebut untuk pasukan bersenjata yang berada di dalam negeri mereka. kalau kita lain ceritanya, OPM di Irian yang sampai sekarang masih berkeliaran di hutan yang jauh lebih besar dan luas daripada wilayah Malaysia di Kalimantan. dengan jumlah angota Sulu yang datang di wilayah mereka, mereka tidak membutuhkan heli yang lebih banyak. selain itu harusnya TLDM harus berbuat lebih banyak untuk mencegah peristiwa ini terulang kembali dimasa datang. Indonesia butuh Heli, pesawat dan lainnya untuk bisa menjangkau seluruh area Irian.

      Hapus