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Boeing Proposes AW139 to Replace USAF UH-1N

Boeing selects the AgustaWesland AW139 built in Philadelphia as the MH-139 for the US Air Force tender of up to 84 helicopters to replace the UH-1N Huey





  • Boeing selects the AgustaWesland AW139 built in Philadelphia as the MH-139 for the US Air Force tender of up to 84 helicopters to replace the UH-1N Huey
  • The MH-139 was unveiled in Orlando at the Air Force Association Air Warfare Symposium

    The MH-139 was unveiled in Orlando at the Air Force Association Air Warfare Symposium


Leonardo, March 02, 2017 - Leonardo announced today, through a Boeing-led collaboration, the intention to competitively offer an aircraft for the U.S. Air Force UH-1N ‘Huey’ Replacement Program.

With Boeing as the prime contractor, the AW139-based MH-139 was unveiled in Orlando today at the Air Force Association Air Warfare Symposium.

Based on the bestselling AW139, already produced in Philadelphia, the MH-139 is a modern, multi-mission, non-developmental, low risk, high performance helicopter sized to meet the 84-aircraft requirement to replace the aging U.S. Air Force ‘Huey’ devoted to critical security and transport missions.

The MH-139 offers more than $1 billion in savings in acquisition and lifecycle expenses over 30 years when compared with competitor aircraft.

Mauro Moretti, Leonardo CEO and General Manager, said “The outstanding superior technology and operational capabilities of our products, including the AW139, once again allow us to compete for significant market opportunities, such as the U.S. military modernization competitions. We have a long-established presence in U.S. - commercially, industrially, and with local support and collaborations in various sectors. The MH-139 features all the best characteristics to meet the demanding expectations of the U.S. Air Force and the U.S. taxpayer.”







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Aircraft mentioned in this article :
AW139M N603SH     ( AgustaWestland Philadelphia )

  See also


Boeing MH-139A Grey Wolf
UH-1N in US US Air Force
AW139 in US AgustaWestland Philadelphia
Boeing Unveil MH-139 for USAF Competition




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