Slater Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Was there any other helicopter in the running for this contract? http://www.dsca.mil/sites/default/files/mas/czech_republic_17-47.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Botan Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 According to Polish site AW139M and H145M were competitors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upnorth Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 It's an interesting development given that the Czech company LOM Praha holds licenses for deep maintenance, overhaul and modernisation of both "Hip" and "Hind" helicopters and serves an international client base. They talk about NATO interoperability, but that's why the Czechs bought updated Mi-35 and Mi-171 helicopters factory fresh little more than a decade ago. Not to wax political, but considering how the recent Czech parliamentary election went and how the upcoming presidential election in January could go; I wouldn't be surprised to see the deal change before all is said and done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upnorth Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 This article from April of this year will give you some insights into the competition: http://www.radio.cz/en/section/business/enormous-deal-to-purchase-military-helicopters-in-offing-in-czech-republic I'm quite surprised the Sikorsky Blackhawk wasn't a shoe-in for the new machine given how involved Aero Vodochody is with it: http://www.radio.cz/en/section/business/aero-vodochody-and-sikorsky-extend-black-hawk-contract 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upnorth Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Just an update for those interested. It looks like the new multi-role helicopter and several other Czech defense tenders have been put on hold by the new defense minister. Going by this, she has good reasons for putting it on hold and sounds like the sort that might give things a good shake up: http://radio.cz/en/section/curraffrs/czech-defence-minister-battles-to-make-best-use-of-boosted-budget 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jure Miljevic Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 There are countries in the world where persons on ministerial positions actually do their jobs? Quite a risky enterprise these days. Cheers Jure 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junglierating Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 I reckon they just wanted a helicopter that is proven to work,easy to fix and maintain with good flying:downtime ratio...aint going to get that with AW 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upnorth Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 5 hours ago, junglierating said: I reckon they just wanted a helicopter that is proven to work,easy to fix and maintain with good flying:downtime ratio...aint going to get that with AW They already have both those things with the Mi-35 and Mi-171. However, I suspect NATO would prefer the Czechs divest themselves of the remaining Russian made gear regardless of its age or reliability. As I said in an earlier post, I'm surprised the Sikorsky Blackhawk didn't get the nod for the job as Aero vodochody has been deeply involved in many aspects of that aircraft since 2010. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jure Miljevic Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Junglierating, I agree with you that maintenance costs of some parts of UH-1Y (rotor head, for example) are very low. However, Russian parts are cheaper to begin with and, with in house maintenance for Mil helicopter, most of the money remains at home. Also, Mi-17 is much roomier and has a higher lift capacity than UH-1Y. Cheers Jure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junglierating Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 To be fair agree also....as long as the quality of the materials is up to spec and correct maintenance is conducted (why wouldnt it ) then yes Russian helos are fab....argriculual you might say but a lot less faff....anyway it was a lighthearted rib at Leos helos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jure Miljevic Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Leos? I don't get it ... Cheers Jure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junglierating Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 5 minutes ago, Jure Miljevic said: Leos? I don't get it ... Cheers Jure Leonardo helicopters Leos helos....dont worry my Czech is rubbish.....your English is very good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jure Miljevic Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 da Vinci, of course! I am not sure if I deserve your compliment on my language skills, but thank you nevertheless . Cheers Jure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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