Sunday, November 23, 2008

KHP

IOC: 2011
Total Production: 245
Total Program's Cost: USD$8.0 billion

KUH

Unitary Cost: USD$32 million

Also Known As
Korean Utility Helicopter

Origin
South Korea

Contractor/s
Eurocopter
KAI Korea Aerospace Industries

Power plant:
T700-GE-701

Sensors & Communications:
AN/AAR-60 MILDS

Description: Korean Helicopter Program (KHP) is meant to provide the Republic of Korea Army with 245 military transport helicopters beginning in 2011. KHP helicopters would replace existing fleet of US-built utility and liaison helicopters operated by the Korean Army. In December 2005, the Government of the Republic of Korea selected Eurocopter as the primary partner of Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) for the KHP development and production.

Overall, KHP program is valued at $6-$8 billion including a 6-year development phase beginning 2006 through 2011 and the production phase expected to last 10 years beginning in 2011. Eurocopter will supply transmission and autopilot subassemblies for the helicopter to KAI as the prime contractor. Eurocopter shares 30 percent in development and 20 percent in production phases. A 50/50 joint venture was anticipated to sell KHP to export customers. KAI/Eurocopter market forecast established that 250 such machines could be sold over 20 years.

KHP specifications refer to an 8-ton class helicopter accommodating a two-man crew and up to 11 troops with a flight endurance of more than two hours. The aircraft would be provided with a wide range of the latest technological advancements.

On 12 April 2006 Republic of Korea's DAPA (Defense Acquisition Program Administration) took the final decision on KHP helicopter program. KAI in partnership with Eurocopter was set to develop and produce 245 military utility helicopters with deliveries taking place from 2011 onwards.

In July 2006, General Electric and Samsung Techwin signed a contract to develop the T700 turboshaft for the KHP helicopter program at the Farnborough air show. The turboshaft to be provided to the Korean helicopter is the T700/701K model.

Specifications
Accommodation: Crew 2, Passengers 11

Weights: Max Weight 8,000 kg (17,637 lb)

Performance: Endurance 2 hours

News
Korea Aerospace Industries and Eurocopter Form Joint Venture for KUH International Sales

Korean KHP Helicopter Self-Protection Suite to Integrate MILDS Warning System

Launch of Korean Helicopter Program Development Contract

Eurocopter Primary Partner for Korean Army New Transport Helicopter

Operators

South Korea / 245

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Notes
(*) lead contractor
IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
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Last Updated: Saturday, November 22, 2008

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