Indian Air Force Signs €560 Million Contract For 12 AW101 Helicopters

[+ghostrider883]

Indian Air Force Signs €560 Million Contract For 12 AW101 Helicopters

 

[+JediMaster]

I wouldn't normally call 12 helos a "significant order" like AW did, but then again I wouldn't believe it would cost €560m, either. That's more like what I would expect a dozen fighters to cost.

[+Gocad]

I wouldn't normally call 12 helos a "significant order" like AW did, but then again I wouldn't believe it would cost €560m, either. That's more like what I would expect a dozen fighters to cost.

 

 

 

The contract, valued at around € 560 million, includes an extensive five year logistic support service and initial aircrew and technician training.

 

Good luck getting a dozen (modern) fighters and the support package at that price. Even the Russian aircraft aren't that cheap anymore.

[+JediMaster]

Support packages are always overpriced because, like HP and its printer cartridges, that's where they make their profit.

[+ghostrider883]

I wouldn't normally call 12 helos a "significant order" like AW did, but then again I wouldn't believe it would cost €560m, either. That's more like what I would expect a dozen fighters to cost.

 

Jedi,

These helos will be for the IAF's VIP flight/Communications squadron. They currently operate the Mi-8 & Mi-17.

Notice the AW-101 in the picture has the same livery.

 

The AW-101 is also in contention for Navy's requirement of 16 ASW & SAR helos.

[macelena]

These helos will be for the IAF's VIP flight/Communications squadron.

 

Captain Obvious incoming: "I guess that the overprice is because of the I-Pads and other electronic goodies"

[+JediMaster]

You mean they're the equivalent to the helo competition we recently canned for replacement Marine One helos? The comm fits on those always cost multiple arms and legs.

[Nesher]

nice looking helos but E560m for 12 of them? dang...

[Abhi]

yes yes same here nesher.