The Philippine Air Force (PAF) is now looking for bidders
who can supply spare parts needed for the maintenance of the powertrain,
instruments and airframe systems of its brand-new AgustaWestland AW-109
"Power" attack helicopters.
Budget for the project is Php33,706,911.52, the PAF Bidding
and Awards Committee announced.
Submission and bid opening is on Nov. 13, at 9 a.m. at the
PAF Procurement Center Conference Room, Villamor Air Base in Pasay City
The PAF formally commissioned its first two attack AW-109Es
last Aug. 17. Another six are expected to be delivered before the end of the
2015.
The Philippines
The AW-109E is a three-ton class eight seat helicopter powered
by two Pratt and Whitney PW206C engines.
The spacious cabin is designed to be fitted with a number of
modular equipment packages for quick and easy conversion between roles.
The aircraft’s safety features include a fully separated
fuel system, dual hydraulic boost system, dual electrical systems and redundant
lubrication and cooling systems for the main transmission and engines.
The AW-109 has established itself as the world’s best
selling light-twin helicopter for maritime missions.
Its superior speed, capacity and productivity combined with
reliability and ease of maintenance make it the most cost effective maritime
helicopter in its class.
For shipboard operations, the aircraft has a
reinforced-wheeled landing gear and deck mooring points as well as extensive
corrosion protection measures.
The ability to operate from small ships in high sea state
enables the AW-109 to perform its mission when many others helicopters would be
confined to the ship’s hangar.
Over 550 AW-109 "Power" and AW-109 light utility
helicopters have been ordered for commercial, parapublic and military
applications by customers in almost 50 countries.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=1&sid=&nid=1&rid=822194
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