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Pool of Bidders Grows For Air Force’s UH-1N Competition

Thursday, March 2nd, 2017

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Pool of Bidders Grows For Air Force’s UH-1N Competition

Boeing MH-139, the company's offering to replace the Air Force's UH-1N helicopters based on Leonardo Helicopter’s AW139. Artist conception: Boeing.

Several companies this week have revealed their offerings to replace the U.S. Air Force’s UH-1N Huey fleet, including Boeing [BA], Lockheed Martin [LMT], and possibly Textron [TXT].The UH-1N Replacement Program plans to replace the Air Force’s entire Huey fleet with 84 new helicopters. They entered into service in the 1970s. The Air Force’ UH-1Ns currently protects the Minuteman II intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM) and launch sites and provides emergency transportation to support Continuity of Government Operations missions in Washington, D.C.Last…

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