Air Force floats draft Huey replacement RFP

By Rachel Cohen / December 2, 2016 at 4:38 PM
The Air Force released a draft request for proposals for its UH-1N Huey replacement program on Friday, announcing its intent to procure up to 84 helicopters through an open competition. "The replacement helicopter must be able to carry at least nine combat loaded troops with the necessary equipment, sustain a speed of at least 135 knots, and fly for a minimum distance of 225 nautical miles and at least three hours unrefueled," service spokesman Capt. Michael Hertzog wrote in a...

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