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Marines Seeking Foreign Buyers To Extend H-1 Production Line Out To 2030s

Wednesday, April 11th, 2018

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Having nearly fielded its planned fleet of upgraded attack and utility helicopters, the Marine Corps is seeking foreign buyers to keep the Bell [TXT] H-1 production line open past 2022.Production of the UH-1Y Huey ends in the current fiscal year while its cousin, the AH-1Z Cobra closes in fiscal 2022, according to Marine Col. David Walsh, the service’s H-1 program manager.“As we look toward the end of the line, we’re looking at [foreign military sales] partners to pick up where the Marine…

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