Bell Helicopter [TXT] yesterday said it has been awarded a more than $61 million Army contract to supply 12 new metal OH-58D Kiowa Warrior cabins and 12 supplemental parts kits.
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The new metal cabins will be manufactured at Bell Helicopter’s facility in Amarillo, Texas with deliveries to begin January 2015.
“This agreement is a significant milestone in the Kiowa Warrior’s legacy, proving the Army’s continued confidence in the OH-58 aircraft,” said Mike Miller, director of Military Business Development at Bell Helicopter. “With its remarkable record for reliability and our continuous improvement roadmap, the OH-58 will continue to meet the needs of the Army for many years to come.”
The OH-58 has been in continuous use by the Army, flying more than 836,000 combat hours with the highest readiness and highest operational tempo in the Army fleet. Combining new metal cabins with the ongoing cockpit and sensor upgrade program will improve the helicopter’s capabilities while extending its service life.