It said the value of the deal amounted to $426 million and was subject to the rules of the Foreign Military Sales Authority US Department of Defense.
She explained that Egypt will replace its fleet of aircraft "Chinook 47D" Events-type fashioned "F"where you will benefit from its advanced multitasking capabilities.
The statement continued, quoting the company’s vice president, Ken Eiland: "The planes are of the model "F" It will work to upgrade the capabilities of Egypt’s Chinook aircraft and will effectively assist in achieving the heavy payload targets".
And the company introduced the helicopter "Chinook 47" It is an advanced multi-role aircraft US Army And many armies around the world.
It showcased its advantages, including a fully digital cockpit system, and integrated capabilities to handle huge payloads.
It was the US Department of Defense "Pentagon" Last May approved the sale of helicopters "Chinook 47-F" Equipment connected to it for Egypt.
According to the US Department of Defense, the deal comes to"Strengthening the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to improve the security of a major non-NATO ally"describing Egypt as"An important strategic partner for Washington in the Middle East".
Observers and specialists in military affairs described the new deal as the culmination of"golden year" The strategic and military relations between Egypt and the United States, and a strong indication of the growth of the strategic partnership between the two countries to advanced stages.
aircraft capabilities
- Its operational range is regarding 600 km.
- It is capable of transporting between 30 and 50 fighters, with their full combat equipment.
- It can ship loads of up to 12 tons, including military equipment including cannons and armored vehicles.
- It relies on radar for mapping and terrain identification.
- It also includes systems to identify the enemy from the friend and determine air navigation "GPS"missile warning system.
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stated “BoeingIn a statement on its website, US Army Awarded a contract to produce 12 aircraft.Chinook 47“, Favor Egyptian Air Force.
It said the value of the deal amounted to $426 million and was subject to the rules of the Foreign Military Sales Authority US Department of Defense.
She explained that Egypt will replace its fleet of “Chinook 47D” aircraft with the juvenile “F” model, as it will benefit from its advanced multi-mission capabilities.
And the statement continued, quoting the company’s vice president, Ken Eiland: “The F-model aircraft will work to improve the capabilities of Egypt’s Chinook aircraft and will effectively assist in achieving the goals of heavy payloads.”
The helicopter companyChinook 47It is an advanced multi-role aircraft US Army And many armies around the world.
It showcased its advantages, including a fully digital cockpit system, and integrated capabilities to handle huge payloads.
Last May, the Pentagon approved the sale of F-47 Chinook helicopters and related equipment to Egypt.
According to the US Department of Defense, the deal comes to “strengthen the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to improve the security of a major non-NATO ally,” describing Egypt as “Washington’s important strategic partner in the Middle East.”
Observers and specialists in military affairs described the new deal as the culmination of the “golden year” of strategic and military relations between Egypt and the United States, and a strong indication of the growth of the strategic partnership between the two countries to advanced stages.
aircraft capabilities
- Its operational range is regarding 600 km.
- It is capable of transporting between 30 and 50 fighters, with their full combat equipment.
- It can ship loads of up to 12 tons, including military equipment including cannons and armored vehicles.
- It relies on radar for mapping and terrain identification.
- It also includes systems for identifying the enemy from a friend, determining air navigation “GPS”, and a missile warning system.
