Navy Bangladesh Navy To Procure Two Utility Helicopters

[Isa Khan]

 

[Saithan]

Ah there goes Turkey's chance, but it's to be expected.

I think S70 could be a good choice The armed version looks pretty nasty Seahawk looks nice too.

 

[Saithan]

Actually Turkey could bid with S70.

Sikorsky Transfers S-70i™ Helicopter to Aselsan for Turkish Utility Helicopter Program Development

Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, has transferred to defense electronics firm Aselsan an S-70i Black Hawk helicopter for use as the prototype aircraft for the Turkish Utility Helicopter Program...

news.lockheedmartin.com

 

[Anmdt]

Ah there goes Turkey's chance, but it's to be expected.

I think S70 could be a good choice The armed version looks pretty nasty Seahawk looks nice too.

Imo the requirements are rather for something lighter than S70 or Seahawks. Bell 412 / 212, AW 139/119 would do the job.

Actually Turkey could bid with S70.

Sikorsky Transfers S-70i™ Helicopter to Aselsan for Turkish Utility Helicopter Program Development

Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, has transferred to defense electronics firm Aselsan an S-70i Black Hawk helicopter for use as the prototype aircraft for the Turkish Utility Helicopter Program...

news.lockheedmartin.com

* T-70

 

[Isa Khan]

Imo the requirements are rather for something lighter than S70 or Seahawks. Bell 412 / 212, AW 139/119 would do the job.

BN wants retractable tri-cycle landing gear so probably the AW-139. BAF already operates two MSAR variant.

 

[Isa Khan]

Leonardo will deliver two helicopters in 2025. Contract signed on June 23, 2022.