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South Korea FMS Requests CH-47D Helicopters, Equipment And Support

Defense Daily Staff

Tuesday, December 17th, 2013

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The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) Dec. 3 notified Congress of a possible $151 million Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to South Korea for CH-47D Model Aircraft and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support. The principal contractor would be Boeing [BA], producer of the Chinook helicopter. Internationally, some 450 Chinooks are flying for 17 countries, with strong international interest in the D model as well as the latest F variant. The potential sale of 14 CH-47D helicopters would include two T55-GA-714A engines…

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