US, Russia in race for IAF attack choppers deal

[Choppers]

US, Russia in race for IAF attack choppers deal​

The US and Russia will face off for the deal to supply the Indian Air Force crucial attack choppers after two major competitors from Europe pulled out citing technical reasons. The mainstay attack helicopters of the two countries will arrive in India within two months and will be put through several rounds of gruelling tests.
What has left many surprised is that Eurocopter’s Tiger and Agusta’s A129 Mangusta have pulled out of the estimated $600 million contest and will not be coming for the field trials.

Sources said that Eurocopter decided not to take part months ago and did not respond to request for proposals issued by the IAF. Agusta, on the other hand, seems to have pulled out at the last minute after it assessed that the Mangusta would not be able to fulfill the requirements of the IAF field trials, which include hard landings in high-altitude areas.

The surprise exit of the two European choppers — considered to be highly competitive — will give an advantage to Boeing’s AH-64D Apache Longbow, which will compete with the Russian Mi 28 attack chopper.


Incidentally, the procurement process for the attack helicopters was cancelled last year after two American companies opted out of the competition saying they did not get adequate time to seek permission from Washington to take part in the tender. This had led to protests by other competitors, notably the Europeans, who complained that the competition was stalled to tilt it in the favour of the American companies.

In May last year, the tender was reissued — the first defence tender to be taken out by the re-elected UPA government.

“We hope to begin trials within the next 60 days. We are offering the latest version of the Apache, the AH-64 D Longbow, and are confident that it is well suited for Indian requirements,” Vivek Lall, Vice-President and Country Head, Boeing Defense Space & Security, told The Indian Express.

Russia is offering its latest-generation Mi 28 ‘Havoc’ helicopter, that was inducted by its armed forces in 2006.

While the first round of trials will take place in India, the IAF evaluation team will also travel to the US and Russia for a round of weapon trials.

The IAF is planning to initially procure 22 attack helicopters to replace its fleet of ageing Mi 35 attack choppers, which are nearing the end of their service life.

US, Russia in race for IAF attack choppers deal

 

[anathema]

US, Russia in race for IAF attack choppers deal​

Russia is offering its latest-generation Mi 28 ‘Havoc’ helicopter, that was inducted by its armed forces in 2006.

While the first round of trials will take place in India, the IAF evaluation team will also travel to the US and Russia for a round of weapon trials.

US, Russia in race for IAF attack choppers deal

I thought Russia was sending in KA-52 Black shark ?

 

[Chaluboy]

US, Russia in race for IAF attack choppers deal​

The US and Russia will face off for the deal to supply the Indian Air Force crucial attack choppers after two major competitors from Europe pulled out citing technical reasons. The mainstay attack helicopters of the two countries will arrive in India within two months and will be put through several rounds of gruelling tests.
What has left many surprised is that Eurocopter’s Tiger and Agusta’s A129 Mangusta have pulled out of the estimated $600 million contest and will not be coming for the field trials.

Sources said that Eurocopter decided not to take part months ago and did not respond to request for proposals issued by the IAF. Agusta, on the other hand, seems to have pulled out at the last minute after it assessed that the Mangusta would not be able to fulfill the requirements of the IAF field trials, which include hard landings in high-altitude areas.

The surprise exit of the two European choppers — considered to be highly competitive — will give an advantage to Boeing’s AH-64D Apache Longbow, which will compete with the Russian Mi 28 attack chopper.


Incidentally, the procurement process for the attack helicopters was cancelled last year after two American companies opted out of the competition saying they did not get adequate time to seek permission from Washington to take part in the tender. This had led to protests by other competitors, notably the Europeans, who complained that the competition was stalled to tilt it in the favour of the American companies.

In May last year, the tender was reissued — the first defence tender to be taken out by the re-elected UPA government.

“We hope to begin trials within the next 60 days. We are offering the latest version of the Apache, the AH-64 D Longbow, and are confident that it is well suited for Indian requirements,” Vivek Lall, Vice-President and Country Head, Boeing Defense Space & Security, told The Indian Express.

Russia is offering its latest-generation Mi 28 ‘Havoc’ helicopter, that was inducted by its armed forces in 2006.

While the first round of trials will take place in India, the IAF evaluation team will also travel to the US and Russia for a round of weapon trials.

The IAF is planning to initially procure 22 attack helicopters to replace its fleet of ageing Mi 35 attack choppers, which are nearing the end of their service life.

US, Russia in race for IAF attack choppers deal

Any idea when we should expect to have these babies in our possession ?

 

[S_O_C_O_M]

what a stupid typical title of an indian newspaper

 

[Chanakyaa]

Whats so stupid mate?
Race to grab $650 USD order... Some thing unappropriate?

 

[Hulk]

I am more inclined to MI 28 we will always have issues with USA supplies sanctions etc. Russia is our main ally.

 

[Hulk]

Whats so stupid mate?
Race to grab $650 USD order... Some thing unappropriate?

Forgive him, he seems to just hate India. I Ignored him.

 

[Chanakyaa]

650 Million ofcourse.....

 

[Adam Gilchrist]

Any news on how many copters we will end up buying..coz the Army looks very interested in devoloping its air wing.Moreover 22 copters are very few in number..just 1 squadron.I think Rajasthan and Punjab sector may itself require more than 1 squadron of heavy attack copters.

 

[Markus]

Any news on how many copters we will end up buying..coz the Army looks very interested in devoloping its air wing.Moreover 22 copters are very few in number..just 1 squadron.I think Rajasthan and Punjab sector may itself require more than 1 squadron of heavy attack copters.

I think LCH will make up for the remaining requirements.

 

[faithfulguy]

I hope India buy the best gun ship available and go for the long bow. If india has more western arms, then India can draw closer to the democracy instead of the dictatorship in Russia.

 

[ptldM3]

I hope India buy the best gun ship available and go for the long bow. If india has more western arms, then India can draw closer to the democracy instead of the dictatorship in Russia.

say what

 

[Indiarox]

I hope India buy the best gun ship available and go for the long bow. If india has more western arms, then India can draw closer to the democracy instead of the dictatorship in Russia.

The American dream syndrome

 

[Moorkh]

kamov 50-2 is single pilot .

maybe the IAF wanted only 2 pilot helicopters

 

[Nishan_101]

Looking at the IAF condition and the need of Attack choppers like in counter insurgency for Moaist rebels as well as in other Indian territory and even to fight against PAK and CHINA. I can estimate that they at least need about 100 - 150 AH-64Ds.