Fri, Mar 18, 2011
MD Helicopters To Provide Training Aircraft
The U.S. Army has awarded a $186 million contract to MD
Helicopters for its Rotary Wing Primary Training Aircraft (RWPTA)
to be used in Shindand, Afghanistan. The initial award calls for
six MD 530F Helicopters for training purposes and could reach as
many as 54 aircraft over the life of the four year contract. The
contract as awarded to MD Helicopters includes all critical spares
provisioning.
“This is a great day for MD and for me. We feel privileged
by the opportunity to support the U.S. Army and deeply honored by
the significance of the award,” said Lynn Tilton, Chairman
and CEO of MD Helicopters.
In his letter of award, dated March 10, 2011, Contracting
Officer, William Epps wrote, “MD Helicopter’s proposal
was determined to present the offer that represented the lowest
price and technically acceptable proposal to the Government and
thus was selected for Award. I would like to extend to you and your
team my congratulations.”
MD 530F
The MD 530F is a perfect fit for this training mission. Equipped
with the 650 shp Rolls Royce 250-C30 engine and longer main-rotor
blades, the MD 530F is the company’s finest high-altitude,
hot-day performer. When compared to the MD 500E, the 530F’s
tailboom is extended eight inches, and the tail rotor blades are
also lengthened to provide increased thrust and directional control
at high altitudes.
The MD 530F increases the operational capabilities over the MD
500E as well, enabling greater mission versatility and performance.
This dependable workhorse has greater take-off power at
significantly higher hover ceiling levels than its competitors,
with in-ground-effect hover capability of 16,000 feet ISA. The MD
530F is known for its speed, agility, low direct operating costs
and the ability to operate with ease in confined spaces.
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