The Philippine Air Force (PAF) has allocated the sum of
PHP8,300,901.17 for the acquisition of services and spares needed for the
overhaul and calibration of the main rotor hub assembly of one of its McDonnell
Douglas MD-520MG "Defender" attack helicopters.
The sum includes the acquisition of seven other line items
needed for the repairs of the aircraft, said PAF bids and awards chair Brig.
Gen. Nicolas Parilla.
Submission and opening of bids is on July 8, 9:00 a.m. at the
PAF Procurement Center Conference Room, Villamor Air Base, Pasay City
The PAF is known to operate between 12-16 models of the
MG-520, according to military sources.
The PAF affair with the MG-520 started in the early 90's
when 25 units of these excellent aircraft were delivered to country.
It was used with great effect against New People's Army
(NPA) rebels and lawless elements like the Abu Sayyaf Group for the past few
years.
The MG-520 is derived from the MG-500 light utility
helicopter.
It can be armed with .50 caliber heavy machines and
air-to-ground rockets.
The aircraft carries a crew of two and is capable of flying
to speeds up to 160 miles per hour (257 kilometers per hour), making it ideal
for close air support work.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=1&sid=&nid=1&rid=895239
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