Leonardo announced to offer an aircraft for the U.S. Air Force UH-1N ‘Huey’ Replacement Programme. With Boeing as the prime contractor, the AW139-based MH-139 was unveiled in Orlando at the Air Force Association Air Warfare Symposium.
The MH-139 is a modern, multi-mission, non-developmental, low risk, high performance helicopter designed to meet the 84-aircraft necessity to replace the aging U.S. Air Force ‘Huey’ devoted to critical security and transport missions. It offers more than $1 billion in savings and lifecycle expenses over 30 years.
Mauro Moretti, Leonardo CEO and general manager, stated, “The outstanding superior technology and operational capabilities of our products, including the AW139, once again allow us to compete for significant market opportunities, such as the U.S. military modernization competitions. We have a long-established presence in U.S. – commercially, industrially, and with local support and collaborations in various sectors. The MH-139 features all the best characteristics to meet the demanding expectations of the U.S. Air Force and the U.S. taxpayer.”
