Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Iraq requests Bell 412 EP helicopters sale from US

AB-412The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has notified Congress of a potential foreign military sale (FMS) of Bell 412 enhanced performance (EP) helicopters and associated equipment to Iraq.

Under the estimated $300m FMS, Iraq has requested the supply of a total of 12 Bell 412 EP helicopters fitted with Star SAFIRE III electro optical/infrared (EO/IR) systems, Pratt and Whitney PT6T-3DF engines, KDM-706 distance measuring equipment, KNR 634 VOR/LOC with MB/HSI, and MST67A transponder.

Additional equipment to be supplied include the Artex C406-1HM emergency locator transmitter, Wulfsberg FlexComm II C5000 system with synthesised guard, KTR-908 very high frequency radios, NAT AA-95 audio system, 660 weather radar, AAI radome, night vision imaging system (NVIS) compatible cockpit lighting, and SX-16 Nightsun systems.

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