헬리콥터 독일, H145M 62기+20기 주문

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독일이 타이거를 퇴역시키고 H145 경공격헬기로 대체한다는 뉴스가 있었는데 ( https://cafe.daum.net/NTDS/515G/4045 ) 이번에 H145M 경공격헬기를 62기+20기 주문했습니다. 에어버스 보도자료엔 계약금액은 공개되지 않았으나, 디펜스뉴스 보도에 따르면 12월 13일 독일 의회가 23억 달러 규모의 예산 요청을 승인했다고 합니다. 

당장 2024년부터 인도가 시작되며 2028년까지 전 기체가 인도될 예정이라고 합니다. 최종적으론 전 기체가 스파이크LR 대전차 유도탄을 장착할 예정이나 초기엔 24기에만 이를 장착한다고. 

H145는 퇴역할 타이거를 대체함과 동시에, 차세대 드론과 배회탄약이 배치될 때까지의 브리지 솔루션이라고 합니다. 

https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2023/12/14/germany-spends-23-billion-on-airbus-light-attack-helicopters/

Germany spends $2.3 billion on Airbus light attack helicopters

Germany spends $2.3 billion on Airbus light attack helicopters

By Sebastian Sprenger

 Dec 14, 11:31 PM

Two Airbus H145M helicopters of the German armed forces participate in a simulation of capabilities at a 2018 air show in Schoenefeld, Germany. (Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

COLOGNE, Germany — The German Defence Ministry has signed a contract with Airbus for 62 H145M light attack helicopters, with a portion of the fleet equipped to fight tanks from afar — a direct lesson from the fighting in Ukraine.

Under the order, 57 of the aircraft will go to the Army and five to Air Force special operations forces. Twenty more are envisioned under a future option, Airbus Helicopters said in a Dec. 14 statement. Deliveries will begin in 2024, according to the vendor.

German lawmakers approved the requisite funding request of €2.1 billion (U.S. $2.3 billion) on Dec. 13. All aircraft will be capable of carrying an armaments package that is slated to include the Spike LR guided anti-tank missile, but only 24 will initially be set up to that end, according to parliamentary defense sources in Berlin that spoke on the condition of anonymity due to the sensitivity of the topic.

The purchase, including the envisioned anti-tank capabilities, comes against the backdrop of new insights into the requirement for standoff capabilities when countering tanks. In Ukraine, Russian helicopters were able to pick off Ukrainian armored vehicles by firing their missiles from a safe distance.

The latest version of the Spike LR missile, an Israeli design marketed by Eurospike in Europe, can reach targets 10 kilometers (6 miles) away when fired from helicopters, according to the manufacturer.

“We will ensure that the Bundeswehr [German military] receives the helicopters in accordance with the very ambitious delivery schedule which includes first deliveries in 2024 less than a year after contract signature,” said Bruno Even, CEO of Airbus Helicopters.

The new helicopters are slated to replace Germany’s fleet of Tiger choppers. Despite the hefty buy, defense officials consider the H145M fleet a “bridging solution” until a new generation of drones and loitering munitions are ready for fielding in the longer term.

The H145M is a military-specific derivative of a family of helicopters also available to the law enforcement market. The German military already operates 24 of the twin-engine aircraft for special operations as well as search and rescue missions, an Airbus statement read. The U.S. Army’s 500-strong fleet of Lakota light utility helicopters is based on the same design.

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2023-12-airbus-helicopters-and-german-armed-forces-sign-largest-h145m

Airbus Helicopters and German Armed Forces sign largest H145M contract

Donauwörth – The German Bundeswehr and Airbus Helicopters have signed a contract for the purchase of up to 82 multi-role H145M helicopters (62 firm orders plus 20 options). This is the largest order ever placed for the H145M and consequently the largest for the HForce weapon management system. The contract also includes seven years of support and services, ensuring optimal entry into service. The German Army will receive fifty-seven helicopters, while the Luftwaffe's special forces will receive five.

“We are proud that the Bundeswehr has decided to order up to 82 H145M helicopters”, said Bruno Even, CEO of Airbus Helicopters. “The H145M is a robust multi-role helicopter and the German Air Force has gained a significant amount of operational experience with its H145M LUH Special Operations Forces fleet. We will ensure that the Bundeswehr receives the helicopters in accordance with the very ambitious delivery schedule which includes first deliveries in 2024 less than a year after contract signature.”

The H145M is a  multi-role military helicopter that provides a broad range of mission capabilities. Within minutes, the helicopter can be reconfigured from a light attack role with axial ballistic and guided weapons and a state-of-the-art self-protection system into a special operations version including fast rappelling equipment. The comprehensive mission packages include hoisting and external cargo capabilities. Additionally, the new German H145M includes options for future mission capabilities including the ability to operate with the integration of Manned-Unmanned Teaming and upgraded data links and communication systems.

The basic version of the ordered H145Ms will be equipped with fixed provisions, including the weapon management system, HForce, developed by Airbus Helicopters. This allows the Bundeswehr to train its pilots on the same type of helicopter that is used for operation and combat. Costly type transfers are eliminated and the highest level of professionalisation will be achieved.

The H145M is the military version of the tried-and-tested, light twin-engine H145 helicopter. The global fleet of the H145 family has now accumulated more than seven million flight hours. It is used by armed and law enforcement forces around the world for the most demanding missions. The Bundeswehr already operates 16 H145M LUH SOF and 8 H145 LUH SAR helicopters. The US Army employs almost 500 helicopters from the H145 family under the name of UH-72 Lakota. Current operators of the H145M are Hungary, Serbia, Thailand and Luxembourg; Cyprus has ordered six aircraft.

Powered by two Turbomeca Arriel 2E engines, the H145M is equipped with full authority digital engine control (FADEC). In addition, the helicopter is equipped with the Helionix digital avionics suite which, alongside innovative flight data management, includes a high-performance 4-axis autopilot, which considerably reduces pilot workload during missions. Its particularly low acoustic footprint makes the H145M the quietest helicopter in its class.

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BO105를 싼 값에 요긴하게 잘 써먹은 반면에 첫번째 본격적인 공격헬기인 타이거는 너무 비쌌기에 다시 경공격헬기로 회귀하나 봅니다. H160M이 아니군요.

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지형이나 기후조건 상 본격적인 공격헬기가 아니라도 헬기에 대전차미사일만 달면 방어전에서 대전차전은 충분히 수행할 수 있다고 보는 것 같습니다.

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넵 러시아의 Ka-52가 침투 공격 작전에서는 많이 격추되더니 아군 상공에 머무르며 쏘는 방어 작전에서는 괜찮더라...는 평가가 있었죠.

https://cafe.daum.net/NTDS/515G/4101

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70-80년대 BO-105시절로 돌아가는것 같네요. 사용하는 대전차 미사일의 사거리는 두배 정도 늘었지만.

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무려 1981년 책 "세계의 군용기"에 나온 BO-105입니다.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kly8soer0hY
저공을 요리조리 경쾌하게 비행하는 모습이 꽤나 인상적인 기체인 것 같습니다.