via Defense News...
The U.S. Army has decided to move ahead with its F-model upgrade program for the OH-58 Kiowa Warrior, while completing analysis on a future scout helicopter...
...The OH-58F will feature a cockpit and sensor upgrade, including digital flight controls and cockpit displays, nose-mounted sensors and aircraft survivability equipment.
The Army's Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter (ARH) program was supposed to replace the OH-58 Kiowa Warriors, which have seen heavy use in Iraq and Afghanistan. When ARH was canceled in October 2008, the Army began redirecting the program's money toward the effort to keep the Kiowa Warrior flying until 2025...
More evidence we should just call every new acquisition an upgrade. We suck at new programs, but we are awesome at upgrades.
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i think EuroCopter can pack up their bags and head home...the US Army gets it...the Congress won't be paying for a new helicopter and this is the signal of the cold hard facts.
did you notice the General stating that they will fly these until 2025?
Apparently, the Army's aviation component realizes the urgent need for the Kiowa, with improved capabilities. They can be fielded in less time and for less money.
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