AW109
AgustaWestland, Bell, EADS North America, and Sikorsky are all in the fray for Iraqi light and medium military helo requirements with a package value of $1.2 billion.
Contenders for the light helicopter buy cover the AW109, the Bell 429, and the UH-72A Lakota. The initial requirement is for 15 of the selected type.
UH-72A
For the medium helo program the options are the AW139, the Bell 412, and the Sikorsky UH-60M. Up to twelve of the model picked will be acquired.
UH-60M
Training, support and spares are also included as part of the overall intended acquisition for both the light and medium helicopters.
Picture Credits 1/AgustaWestland 2/Staff Sgt. John Soucy 3/U.S. Army
