The USAF UH-1N Replacement Program aims to replace the fleet of 63
UH-1N helicopters in use since the early 1970s.
These aircraft are used by
Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC, ICBM 20th Air Force,
37th HS,
40th HS and
54th HS ) ,
Air Force District of Washington (1st HS VIP),
Air Education and Training Command,
Pacific Air Forces (459th AS, Japan),
and Air Force Material.
On July 13, 2017 the USAF issued the final Request for Proposal (RFP) for a contract award by April/June 2018 which includes 80 helicopters starting with 8 deliveries per year. The Initial Operational Capability (IOC) is expected for fiscal year FY20 or FY21.
Neither Bell, with the UH-1Y, nor Airbus, with the Lakota, are expected to participate.
On July 13, 2017 the USAF issued the final Request for Proposal (RFP) for a contract award by April/June 2018 which includes 80 helicopters starting with 8 deliveries per year. The Initial Operational Capability (IOC) is expected for fiscal year FY20 or FY21.
Neither Bell, with the UH-1Y, nor Airbus, with the Lakota, are expected to participate.
Main Contenders
Boeing MH-139
13-Sep-17 - Boeing Submitted MH-139 Proposal to USAF02-Mar-17 - Boeing Proposes AW139 to Replace USAF UH-1N
02-Mar-17 - Boeing Unveil MH-139 for USAF Competition
