Sat, Jun 26, 2004
Development Agreement Signed By Multi International Parties in
Maui
Bell Helicopter has reached agreement separately with Korea
Aerospace Industries, Ltd (KAI) and Mitsui Bussan Aerospace Company
Ltd. for a collaboration to develop, certify, produce and market
the 427i light twin IFR helicopter for the world market.
The final signatures were affixed to documents at a meeting in
Maui, Hawaii, last Saturday. Representing Korea Aerospace
Industries Ltd at the signing ceremony was Lee, Kwang Kil,
Executive Vice President and General Manager, Government Programs,
for KAI. Signing for Bell Helicopter was Max Wiley, Executive
Director for Asia sales. Mr. Akira Aomura, President of
Mitsui Bussan Aerospace Ltd. had signed a separate agreement with
Bell earlier this month at Bell's new commercial business
headquarters at Alliance Airport in Ft. Worth.
Mr. Mike "Red"
Redenbaugh, CEO of Bell Helicopter Textron, said "The completion of
these agreements means that together, Bell, KAI and Mitsui, will be
able to develop the best light twin helicopter in the
business. We listened to our customers, did our research and
are now in a position to move forward with the 427i. The
strong indication of support already seen from our customers with
over 42 orders signed and 20 more expected by the end of the year
clearly says we have responded correctly to their inputs."
The new 427i will have IFR capability as well as increased cabin
size and performance over the current 427 VFR. New
technologies, improved design and the availability of numerous
options and configurations all come together to deliver an aircraft
with high cruise speeds, exceptional single engine capability,
superior endurance and best in class ride quality along with
ruggedness, reliability and safety.
427i PRELIMINARY SPECIFICATIONS
- 8 Place - Twin Engine
- Maximum Gross Weight
-
- Internal 7,000 lb/3182 kg
- External 7,000 lb/3182 kg
- Useful Load 2700 lb/1227 kg
- Max Cruise Speed 142 kt/264 km/h
- Maximum Range 365 nm/676 km
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