The Philippine Air Force, is set to acquire 21 used Bell UH-1H helicopters from South Korea, to bolster its fleets of rotary wing.
According to the chief of Philippine Air Force’s Air Mobility Command, Major General Simeon Felix, He announced the acquisition plan at the 68th anniversary of the 205th Tactical Helicopter Wing on Thursday this September 24.
So far, the chief did not provide any details for planned acquisition.
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| The UH-1H bell helicopters of South Korea are being officially retired from service on July 31st Republic of Korea Air force Photo |
According to Foreign news reports stated that the South Korea Bell UH-1H helicopters are officially retired from service since July this year 2020.
A senior official replied when ask about the planned acquisition of the said helicopters, he said that the helicopter acquisition from South Korea was still being negotiated.
As well as the acquisition would also need the app
As you can see The 205th Tactical Helicopter Wing through its Huey and Bell 412E P combat utility helicopters, can performs air transport, limited close air support, and also casualty evacuation operations. roval of the United States, where the said helicopters are originated, according to the senior official.
The said Tactical unit is currently gearing up to accept a brand new aircraft. Which are expected to receive the first half dozen units of brand new S-76i Black Hawk helicopters within the fourth quarter of 2020. the Major General said.
The government of Philippine had ordered 16 units of Sikorsky Black Hawk S-70i helicopters worth Php12 billion pesos. and the other remaining 10 units of Black Hawks are expected to be delivered by 2021.
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