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韓國攻擊直升機項目取得進展
2011-09-14
[據英國《飛行國際》網站2011年9月8日報導]韓國預計於2012年年初發佈其攻擊直升機項目（AHX）的方案質詢書（RFP），該專案計畫採購36架攻擊直升機。項目取得進展有可能是因為駐韓美軍的AH-64“阿帕奇”直升機數量的減少。
這份RFP有可能由韓國國防採購專案部于明年1月發佈，要求競標商於4月前做出回應。最終的選擇將於6月做出，採購合同預計於10月發佈。
波音公司已決定以AH-64D“阿帕奇”Block III參與競標，其他可能參與的機型包括貝爾公司AH-1Z、歐直公司“虎”式和土耳其航宇工業集團T129B。
韓國方面對駐韓美軍使用了多年的“阿帕奇”直升機一直很有興趣。
近年來，由於美軍為了應付阿富汗和伊拉克戰場的需求，減少了在駐韓美軍的“阿帕奇”直升機數量。
在朝鮮方面近年來頻繁挑起爭端的情況下，波音公司預測了AHX將承擔的若干軍事任務。
這些任務包括組織朝鮮在海岸線上的滲透及對非軍事化地區的入侵。AHX還可能承擔對敵後的打擊任務。同時，韓國方面還將裝備其“韓國攻擊直升機”（KAH），以替換現有的MD500。KAH還將尋求海外銷售市場。
儘管韓國還沒有公佈詳細的說明，但外界預測其對AHX的要求可能會包括搭載6-8名士兵，與Mi-35類似。
AHX項目的進行可能會減少其國產的KAH的採購數量。波音公司稱他們將提供AH-6輕型攻擊直升機以填補KAH數量減少的空缺。
AH-6直機智能搭載2-3名士兵及2名機組成員。波音公司稱AH-6是與AH-64D聯合使用的最佳選擇。
這批“阿帕奇”直升機的機身將有韓國航宇工業集團（KAI）製造。KAI曾在韓國通用直升機（KUH）專案中有過和歐直公司合作的經驗。（中國航空工業發展研究中心 李昊）
http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2011/09/08/361716/south-korean-attack-helicopter-programme-gains-traction.html
DATE:08/09/11
SOURCE:Flight International
South Korean attack helicopter programme gains traction
By Greg Waldron
South Korea is likely to issue a request for proposals (RFP) for its 36-aircraft attack helicopter (AHX) requirement in early 2012, with reduced numbers of US Army Boeing AH-64 Apaches on the peninsula adding impetus to the long-awaited acquisition.
The RFP is likely to be issued by Seoul's Defense Acquisition Program Administration in January, with responses required by April 2012, Boeing said.
A downselect decision is likely next July, with this to be followed by a contract award in October 2012.
Boeing is pitching its AH-64D Apache Block III (below) in the competition, with likely rivals to include the Bell AH-1Z Cobra, Eurocopter Tiger and the Turkish Aerospace Industries T129B.
Seoul has long been interested in the Apache, which the US Army has operated in South Korea for decades.
In recent years the US has reduced the number of Apaches in-country, owing to the demand for attack helicopters in Afghanistan and Iraq.
In the event that hostilities were to break out with North Korea, Boeing foresees several missions for the eventual winner of AHX.
These include countering North Korean infiltration along South Korea's coastline and counter-penetration along the demilitarised zone that separates the two countries.
The aircraft could also be called on to fly combat missions behind enemy lines.
In addition, Seoul is interested in developing a light "Korea attack helicopter" (KAH), to replace its Hughes MD500s and generate overseas sales for its national aerospace sector.
Exact specifications are yet to emerge, but it is believed the nation wants an attack helicopter that can also carry 6-8 passengers, similar to the Mil Mi-35.
Offsets related to the AHX deal will likely be applicable to the indigenous KAH.
Boeing said it would be interested in offering its AH-6 light attack helicopter for the KAH offset.
While the AH-6 can only carry 2-3 passengers, in addition to a two-man flight crew, Boeing said the helicopter is optimised for operating in conjunction with the Apache.
The fuselage of the Apache is produced by Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI).
The company also has experience working with Eurocopter, with which it developed the Korea utility helicopter, also known as the Surion.
KAI and Eurocopter have set up a joint venture to market the Surion overseas.
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