The Saudi Interior Ministry has signed a contract to procure 12 S-76D
helicopters from the United States. The S-76 has been produced by Sikorsky
Aircraft, which announced the contract at the Farnborough Airshow outside
London.
"We're truly honored to work with the MoI and proud to be announcing the
largest S-76D fleet order to date," Sikorsky vice president Shane Eddy said.
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Sikorsky, in a July 21 announcement, did not cite the value of the
latest Saudi helicopter contract, Middle East Newsline reported. A day earlier, the U.S. company said the
Saudi Interior Ministry signed a contract for three S-70i helicopters, with
an option for another 12 Si-70 helicopters.
Executives said the S-76D contract contained an option for another eight
aircraft. The S-76D has included advanced avionics, dual rotor speed,
all-composite fuselage and autopilot.
"The S-76D helicopter also will offer an increase in useful load and
extended range performance versus the S-76C+ and S-76C++ aircraft currently
fielded," Sikorsky said.
Executives said the delivery of the first S-76D was scheduled for early
2012. They said the helicopter would perform security, transport and other
missions for the Interior Ministry.
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