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RF-7850A tactical radio, Rockwell Collins HF-9000D, and the full complement of mission equipment that is standard to the Cayuse Warrior:
FN Herstal Weapons Management System DillonAero mission configurable armament system (MCAS) DillonAero fixed-forward sighting system 62mm ballistic armor protection FN Herstal .50 caliber HMP 400 Machine Gun Pods M260 7-shot rocket pods
MDHI Awarded CLS and Training Contract to Support Kenyan MD 530F Cayuse Warrior Fleet
MD Helicopters Inc. recently announced it has been awarded a firm fixed-price contract for the provision of contractor logistics support, contractor field service representatives, and both CONUS and OCONUS training. The contract, issued through Army Contracting Command-Redstone Arsenal on behalf of the Multinational Aviation Special Project Office, will provide support for the six MD 530F Cayuse Warrior helicopters ordered for the Kenya Defence Forces via MD Helicopters’ 5-year, $1.4 billion IDIQ contract.
“We are pleased MD Helicopters was selected to provide mentorship, maintenance expertise, and pilot and maintainer training to the Kenya Defence Forces,” said Lynn Tilton, MD Helicopters Inc. CEO. “As the aircraft OEM, no one is better suited to provide the full spectrum of aftermarket operations, training, and support services to our customers.”
Shipment of the six-aircraft Kenyan MD 530F Cayuse Warrior fleet, which will include a U.S. Army-issued AWR, will be complete by the end of the year. Powered by the Rolls-Royce 250-C30 650 shp turbine engine, these aircraft will feature an advanced, all-digital glass cockpit, ballistically tolerant crashworthy fuel system, Harris
“Excellence in product design and customer support is the cornerstone of our decades-long legacy serving U.S. and allied forces,” Tilton continues. “This legacy, coupled with the recent approval of GFRC, enhances U.S. government confidence in our ability to provide comprehensive ground and flight support in accordance with the highest operational standards.”
Effective Sept. 1, 2019, this contract has an initial period of performance through Dec. 30, 2020. Transition training will take place at the MD Helicopters headquarters in Mesa, Arizona, with OCONUS operations, including field service support, armament, and gunnery training, scheduled to occur at Laikipia Air Base, Kenya.
“The MD 530F Cayuse Warrior is a proven platform for light scout attack combat operations,” Tilton concludes. “Supported by the skilled men and women of the MD Helicopters team, our military operators have successfully flown hundreds of missions annually, maintaining operational readiness rates in excess of 90%. We welcome the Kenya Defence Forces to the global MD Helicopters family, and are committed to exceeding the training, support, and performance expectations of both our U.S. Army and KDF customer.”
line of communications test equipment from Astronics. The new agreement makes Dallas Avionics an authorized distributor of the entire Freedom line for the U.S. federal government market.
Dallas Avionics to Distribute Freedom Communications System Analyzer Products from Astronics
Dallas Avionics Inc. recently announced that the company will distribute the Freedom
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“Dallas Avionics has years of experience, a trained sales team, and extensive expertise with test equipment,” said Ed Mick, Astronics representative. “Having Dallas Avionics distributing our products is a value-add to customers. The company not only knows and understands test equipment, but also has a deep-rooted understanding of the industry. Its strong reputation working with government agencies, commitment to customer service, and strategically-located teams across North America are real wins for us,” said Mick.
The Freedom line of products includes the R8100, R8000, R8600, and R9000. Both the R8000 and R8100 support every major Land Mobile Radio (LMR) protocol. They are capable of testing P25 Phase 1 and Phase 2 radios.
“We want the test equipment we distribute to be versatile, user-friendly, and proven in the field,” said Dallas Avionics Vice President of Sales Scott Davis. “The Astronics Freedom line of products accomplishes all of that, and Astronics offers six decades of proven reliability. We not only sell a lot of aircraft radios and components, but also sell the equipment to test radios and keep them operating for a longer period. Taking care of customers’ investments is critical. That is a core value we share with Astronics.”
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