According to DAPA, the contract vallue for the 12 new helicopters will be approximately 400 million Dollars. They are expected to be operational with the ROK Navy by 2020. ROK Navy Wildcats are fitted with a Seaspray 7400E radar offering 360 degrees coverage, Thales FLASH dipping sonar, sonobuys, Blue Shark lightweight torpedoes and 12.7mm machine guns. In January 2014, DAPA announced it will equip its Wildcat helicopters with Spike NLOS missiles to provide a stand-off attack capability for engaging targets such as ground artillery and small vessels. The helicopters are expected to operate from the ROK Navy's Incheon-class guided missile / coastal defense frigates. These will be used for search-and-rescue missions, anti-submarine warfare and surveillance.
Low Cost ASUW/ASW Helicopter
Posted - 11/22/2021 : 13:45:26
