이라크가 KUH-1 수리온 2기를 9,370만 달러에 도입했습니다. 납기일이 꽤 늦어서 2029년 3월까지 공급 예정이네요. 파일럿 및 유지보수 지원과 소방헬기 개조도 포함돼 있다고 합니다.
Iraq purchases South Korea's KUH-1 Surion helicopters - AeroTime
Iraq to purchase KUH-1 Surion helicopters from Korea Aerospace Industries
ByJean Carmela Lim
Edited ByAndy Murray
December 27, 2024, 14:50 (UTC +3)
Defense
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South Korean defense firm and manufacturer Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has announced the signing of a KRW 136 billion ($93.7 million) deal to export the Korean Utility Helicopter(KUH) Surion to Iraq.
This historic deal, the very first for both parties, covers the purchase and delivery of two KUH-1 Surion helicopters. South Korean news outlet Yonhap reported that under the deal, KAI will supply the helicopters to the Iraqi government by March 2029.
The agreement also includes pilot and maintenance training, as well as customization for firefighting missions.
The KUH-1, also known as Surion, is a twin-engine transport utility helicopter. Research and development of the helicopter commenced in 2006. Full-scale production of the Surion began in 2012.
The helicopters have been deployed in the Republic of Korea Army(RoKA) for operation since the end of 2012. They have carried out missions including troop transport and airfreight, contributing to strengthening military power.
The deal to purchase the KUH-1 came shortly after Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani met representatives of Korea Aerospace Industries on December 23, 2024.
The Iraqi Prime Minister’s media office said in a social media post: “The Prime Minister affirmed the government’s commitment to cooperating with KAI and benefiting from its expertise and capabilities to develop and enhance Iraq’s air defense systems. This initiative aligns with the objectives of the government program aimed at achieving security sector reform and advancing the capacities of security forces.”
The Iraqi Minister’s media office declared that the two parties have also discussed contracts signed with the Ministries of Interior and Defense for supplying aircraft and contributing to the completion of Al-Suwaira Air Base, scheduled to open in 2025.
첫댓글 블라인드에서는 적자 계약아니지? 하면서 서로 싸우는... ㅠ.ㅠ
파일럿 훈련과 기본적 유지보수에 개조키트까지 포함이면, 납기도 늦은데 저 단가가 가능한가 싶긴 하네요 ㅜㅜ