Hélicoptères de combats

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2 possibles projets sud-coreens d´Helico de combat

Je trouve qu'ils ont bcp de projets dans les cartons...ils devraient ce concentré sur un ou deux programmes pour qu'ils arrivent au bout ...

Ka-52 à bord du Mistral

an ah 64d apache


uh 60 black hawk

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AH-64D Apache Block III Structures Test Aircraft Makes First Flight

Released on Friday, December 04, 2009



Boeing AH-64D Apache Block III Structures Test Aircraft Makes 1st Flight
MESA, Ariz., Dec. 4, 2009 -- The Boeing [NYSE: BA] AH-64D Apache Block III program has completed the first flight of its structures test aircraft. The test, conducted Nov. 23 in Mesa, demonstrated flight characteristics and handling maneuvers. Tests to continue to expand the helicopter's flight envelope are expected to continue for the next several weeks.

Block III technologies being tested include the composite main rotor blade, composite horizontal stabilator, and -701D engines, which include an enhanced digital electronic control unit. The aircraft also features a split-torque face gear transmission that increases power throughput by more than 20 percent within the same physical operating space as the legacy transmission.

"This flight demonstration is another crucial step as the U.S. Army and Boeing work together to meet the objectives of the Apache Block III program," said Col. Shane Openshaw, Army Apache project manager. "The Apache Block III helicopter meets the Army's requirement to sustain the aircraft for its life cycle while providing superior capabilities to Army aviators, battlefield commanders and soldiers."

The program's avionics test aircraft, which made its first flight ahead of schedule in June 2008, completed the Army's Limited User Test according to schedule, in November, at the Yuma (Ariz.) Proving Ground.

"Meeting calendar objectives while integrating new capabilities confirms the maturity of the multiple technologies conceived, designed and developed by Boeing and our key partners for the Apache Block III helicopter," said Al Winn, Boeing Apache Programs vice president. "Our success highlights the value of cooperative development."

The Army and Boeing continue to work toward an anticipated Department of Defense acquisition process Milestone C decision in April 2010.

Deagel

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Montage of footage shot via the gun camera of US Marines AH-1W Super Cobras during the US invasion of Iraq in 2003. For an indication of which weapon is being fired, see the top-right of the display:
HF = HellFire AGM-114 (laser-guided)
TOW = BGM-71 TOW (wire-guided)
GUN = M197 20mm Cannon

PS : Il n'y a pas de musque dans la video, merci WMG !! Mais la video en elle Même est trop magnifique !!

Don't mess with the Hellfire

Une petite dernière pour la route ?



-- Photo en 800x1200 pixels --



Un vrai déluge de feu !

Jimmy Van Drunen

KA-52 cockpit :

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Fokker to provide Forward Avionics Bays for Boeing AH-64D Apache Block III helicopters

Papendrecht, 29 July 2010 – Fokker Aerostructures and Boeing Rotorcraft Systems have reached an agreement to develop and produce the Forward Avionics Bays for the AH-64D Apache Block III helicopters



The Forward Avionics Bays (FABs), mounted on both sides of the Apache helicopters, form the housings for the aircraft’s avionics systems. The Block III FAB is based on a new concept which is lighter and incorporates maintainability improvements. The development activities have already started at the Fokker facility in Hoogeveen (Netherlands). During the development phase the company is working closely together with Boeing Rotorcraft Systems in Mesa. Delivery of the first hardware is scheduled for 2011. Fokker will deliver 43 sets during the planned low rate initial production (LRIP) phase. The total program has a potential of 800 sets. This program provides highly qualified work for 70 specialists at Fokker in Hoogeveen.

This order confirms Fokker’s position as specialist for complex, lightweight aerostructures. Fokker and Boeing have been working together for 14 years in the Apache program and Fokker has now produced almost 900 FAB sets for the Apache AH64D Longbow in Hoogeveen. This new agreement extends the relationship to the newest Apache, the AH64D Block III, making it a milestone in the partnership between the two companies. The Apache helicopter will be used worldwide by numerous countries. The Netherlands has 29 helicopters, which have proven to be of great value in missions such as that in Afghanistan.

Hans Buthker, CEO of Fokker Aerostructures, said: “We are delighted with this new opportunity to grow further, create additional highly qualified employment in Hoogeveen and further extend the relationship with Boeing. We are proud that Boeing has again selected our company. There is an excellent partnership between our specialists and the Boeing team.
This new program will make a significant contribution to the further development of knowledge within our company.

Source: Fokker

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AH-1Z Cobra



Posted 8/7/2010
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 2, 2010) An AH-1Z Cobra helicopter assigned to Rotary Wing Aircraft Test Squadron (HX) 21, based in Patuxent River, Md., approaches the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). This upgraded version of the Cobra is not yet available to the fleet. The helicopter features a larger engine and has two more blades than the Cobra's original two, giving it more power and maneuverability. Wasp is conducting test flight operations and was chosen as the platform to evaluate the limits and capabilities of newer models of aircraft. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Rebekah Adler)

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What's new, pussycat? AgustaWestland begins breeding its new-look Wildcat


13 August 2010

The AW159, shown on display here, is equally adept in land or maritime environments. (IHS Jane's/Patrick Allen)

Having achieved significant international sales with several variants of the Lynx and Super Lynx shipborne helicopter over the last 20 years, the UK arm of AgustaWestland has begun gearing up marketing efforts for its successor, the AW159.

Conceived under the banner of Future Lynx, but latterly rebranded as the AW159 to bring it in line with other products in the company's portfolio, the aircraft was originally developed to meet the needs of the UK's Battlefield Reconnaissance Helicopter (BRH) and Surface Combatant Maritime Rotorcraft (SCMR) requirements.

As such, the AW159 – to be known as Wildcat in UK military service – is a six-tonne-class multirole rotorcraft that will be equally adept in land or maritime environments. A total of 62 aircraft have been ordered by the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD), with 34 destined for the British Army and the remaining 28 for the Royal Navy (RN).

Its antecedents are clearly rooted in the Lynx, conceived more than 35 years ago to meet requirements for an agile battlefield helicopter and versatile small ship rotorcraft. Multiple variants have given sterling service to the British Army, Royal Marines and the RN, and continue to make a vital contribution in current operations, culminating recently with the re-engined Lynx AH.9A deployed in Afghanistan.

Over the same period, Lynx variants have clocked up significant orders overseas, becoming the shipborne helicopter of choice for more than 10 international navies.

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Janes

Pourqoui on parle ici seulement francais anglais est un meilleur langue gue le francais

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Eurocopter & ATE Begin Firing Tests on Weapons System for Light Helicopters


by Marcel van Leeuwen · Leave a Comment


Eurocopter, the world’s leading helicopter manufacturer, and Advanced Technologies & Engineering (ATE), South Africa’s aerospace systems integrator, have begun flight test firing a new Stand Alone Weapons System (SAWS) for light and medium helicopters.

Initial test flights with the SAWS-equipped Eurocopter EC635 have taken place at the Murray Hill Test Range, a South African weapons test facility near Pretoria.
The trials follow Eurocopter and ATE’s decision to jointly design, develop, manufacture and support a modern SAWS that can be installed on any of Eurocopter’s light and medium helicopter products.
Eurocopter and ATE described the firing trials as the successful completion of the initial phase of the system’s flight test and development programme.
The EC635 participating in the flight test programme is fitted with a Belgian FN Herstal HMP–400 12.7mm machine gun and a French Nexter NC-621 20mm cannon.
The first phase of the trials involved firing the Herstal machine gun. This was followed closely by firing of the Nexter cannon.
The initial EC635 SAWS configuration for International Customers will also feature Denel’s Ingwe Anti-Tank Missile. Integration of the missile is currently in its design and development phase at ATE’s state-of the art facilities in Midrand. Future weapons to be integrated on these helicopters include missiles and guided rockets of various international suppliers.
“Eurocopter’s partnership with ATE on SAWS is a joint response to an increasing market demand for helicopters equipped with a suitably credible weapon system able to counter evolving threats and both current and future conflict mission scenarios. While we have proven capabilities producing multi-role military helicopters, ATE is unrivalled in weapon system development and sub-systems integration on fixed and rotary wing aircraft. This venture and our partnership make perfect sense,” explained Olivier Lambert, Eurocopter’s Senior Vice President Sales & Customers Relations.
Describing the SAWS programme’s significance, ATE CEO, Jean-Marc Pizano said: “The successful completion of this major international project will position ATE and South Africa as the world’s leading integrator of a variety of weapons on foreign aircraft. It also has the potential to place ATE and its South African suppliers as part of an international supply chain at systems level with the world’s number one helicopter manufacturer.”
The SAWS will allow light and medium helicopters to perform in a range of missions, including:
• Surveillance and armed reconnaissance
• Airborne Command and Control
• Close Air Support
• Maritime patrol, littoral warfare (anti piracy), Coast Guard
• Counter insurgency
• Anti-terrorism
• Potential for light ASuW and ASW
The SAWS typically comprises:
• A core element including a Mission & Firing Control Computer, together with controls and components to interface the crew and the platform.
• A choice of sensors: FLIR, TV, HUD, HMSD.
• A choice of guided weapons providing the necessary flexibility for a given mission.
• A choice of unguided weapons.
Source: Eurocopter