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By: - 2nd September 2006 at 13:12 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Taking of here this morning, were 2 strange A-109's, one thing was for sure, they werent belgian.after searching for some info, i found out that they are 2 brand new A-109E LUH's on delivery flight for the Swedish Air Force, serial codes are 26 and 27 and are inbound from ostend heading towards holland.
you lucky swedes, nice choppers :cool:
cool cool thanks for the update...
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By: - 3rd September 2006 at 22:12 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Thanks Nils!
I think some of these A 109-E LUHS's will be integrated for use with the Visby stealth corvettes. About 20 LUHS's ordered so far.
Then there is the Swedish High-Cabin version of the NH 90 also being delivered.
Looking forward to seeing them both in action. :)
By: - 3rd September 2006 at 22:25 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Hey guys,
Can the Swedish A109LUH be armed??? If so then with what???
By: - 4th September 2006 at 12:06 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Yes, by attaching load-carrying "wings" you're able to equip the A109 LUH with quite a lot of weaponry, including 70mm rocket launchers, 12.7mm and 20mm cannon pods, Hellfires, TOWs, HOTs, Mistrals or Stingers. Presumably, this would require a fair bit of extra modifications in order to install targetting and sighting systems, but the important bit is that it can be done if necessary.
Still, I don't think either the Swedish Air Force or SA Air Force will be arming their A109 LUHs anytime soon.
By: - 4th September 2006 at 22:20 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Yes, by attaching load-carrying "wings" you're able to equip the A109 LUH with quite a lot of weaponry, including 70mm rocket launchers, 12.7mm and 20mm cannon pods, Hellfires, TOWs, HOTs, Mistrals or Stingers. Presumably, this would require a fair bit of extra modifications in order to install targetting and sighting systems, but the important bit is that it can be done if necessary.Still, I don't think either the Swedish Air Force or SA Air Force will be arming their A109 LUHs anytime soon.
2 of the A109 will be modified for Special Ops so while that's undefined I guess at least a door gunner and the military have listed KPS58 (FN MAG) as available armament for all Hkp15. 8 of the 20 will be used for Ship operations and named HKP15B. The military mentioned they make them ready for anti-armor missiles but have no plans to buy any.
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By: Nils - 2nd September 2006 at 10:09
Taking of here this morning, were 2 strange A-109's, one thing was for sure, they werent belgian.
after searching for some info, i found out that they are 2 brand new A-109E LUH's on delivery flight for the Swedish Air Force, serial codes are 26 and 27 and are inbound from ostend heading towards holland.
you lucky swedes, nice choppers :cool: