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Attack Helicopters Soon?
Marhalim Abas April 10, 2013 Malaysian Army, Malaysian Defence
Attack Helicopters Soon?
SHAH ALAM: Based on the chatter I heard during LIMA, it appears that the Army is pushing hard for funds to start the Attack Helicopter programme.
An image of the T129
An image of the T129
If you remember the Army Day Interview posting, it was stated that the Attack Helo programme remained in the Armys RMK10 wish list. They also confirmed that the Army Air Wing pilots continue to be send to France to train to fly on the Tiger attack helicopter.
RSAF Apache at the Singapore Airshow2012
RSAF Apache at the Singapore Airshow2012
I was told that the Lahad Datu intrusion was cited as an example for the need for attack helicopters but even the Defence Ministrys officials were aware that up-armed A109LUHs were good enough for that kind of situation.
TIger attack helicopter
TIger attack helicopter
With the pilots refining their tactics on attack helos in France, one may surmise any RFI and RFP on the procurement will undoubtedly favour the Tiger, putting the other contenders, the Apache, the Viper (edited to add) and T129 (Mangusta), at a disadvantage.
Bell AH-1Z Viper
Bell AH-1Z Viper
Of course any funding, if any, will now depend on which coalition get to form the government in GE13. To be updated.
Malaysian Defence Attack Helicopters Soon?
Marhalim Abas April 10, 2013 Malaysian Army, Malaysian Defence
Attack Helicopters Soon?
SHAH ALAM: Based on the chatter I heard during LIMA, it appears that the Army is pushing hard for funds to start the Attack Helicopter programme.
An image of the T129
An image of the T129
If you remember the Army Day Interview posting, it was stated that the Attack Helo programme remained in the Armys RMK10 wish list. They also confirmed that the Army Air Wing pilots continue to be send to France to train to fly on the Tiger attack helicopter.
RSAF Apache at the Singapore Airshow2012
RSAF Apache at the Singapore Airshow2012
I was told that the Lahad Datu intrusion was cited as an example for the need for attack helicopters but even the Defence Ministrys officials were aware that up-armed A109LUHs were good enough for that kind of situation.
TIger attack helicopter
TIger attack helicopter
With the pilots refining their tactics on attack helos in France, one may surmise any RFI and RFP on the procurement will undoubtedly favour the Tiger, putting the other contenders, the Apache, the Viper (edited to add) and T129 (Mangusta), at a disadvantage.
Bell AH-1Z Viper
Bell AH-1Z Viper
Of course any funding, if any, will now depend on which coalition get to form the government in GE13. To be updated.
Malaysian Defence Attack Helicopters Soon?
