Boeing unveils robo-copter program
With the U.S. forces increasing their activity in northwest Pakistan, Boeing announces a development program of a weapon system suitable for this and similar missions
As U.S. forces increase their activity — in the air and on the ground — in the lawless areas of northwest Pakistan, we note that Boeing has unveiled the new AH-6 helicopter program, its latest flexible rotorcraft with light attack and reconnaissance capabilities. The AH-6 has been designed on a combat-proven platform which has been used by the U.S. Army Special Operations. The company says the design is tailored toward international military customers and will remain flexible for future development.
Dave Palm, director of Boeing Rotorcraft Business Development, said: Boeing has been approached by several potential customers seeking light attack and reconnaissance capabilities in a flexible rotorcraft platform…. We believe this system is a perfect fit for those customers seeking long endurance, proven performance and 2,000 lb payload within an affordable helicopter.”
The AH-6 will be produced at Boeing’s Rotorcraft Systems facility in Mesa, Arizona. Features will include an onboard communications package, electro-optical/infrared forward-looking sight system, and a mount for weapons that have been qualified on the aircraft, such as Hellfire missiles and the M260 seven-shot rocket pod.
