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Korea Aerospace Industries said Tuesday its Surion-based helicopter variant for the Korean Marine Corp. completed its first test flight.
KAI has led the project to develop the helicopter by investing 800 billion won ($713m) since July 2013.
“With the successful test flight, we are confident of completing the development by end-2015 as scheduled,’’ the flight manufacturer said in a press release.
After the project completion, KAI will supply 40 Surion amphibious helicopter variants to the Marine Corps to enhance its ability to transport troops and equipment in the littoral regions.
Developed by KIA, a Surion utility helicopter is a twin-engine light utility helicopter designed to support missions such as troop assault, search-and-rescue, tactical lift, liaison and medical evacuation.
“Development projects of Surion variants have attracted attention from overseas markets, including the emerging countries in Southeast Asia and Latin America,” the company added.
(jyseo@heraldcorp,com)
KAI has led the project to develop the helicopter by investing 800 billion won ($713m) since July 2013.
“With the successful test flight, we are confident of completing the development by end-2015 as scheduled,’’ the flight manufacturer said in a press release.
After the project completion, KAI will supply 40 Surion amphibious helicopter variants to the Marine Corps to enhance its ability to transport troops and equipment in the littoral regions.
Developed by KIA, a Surion utility helicopter is a twin-engine light utility helicopter designed to support missions such as troop assault, search-and-rescue, tactical lift, liaison and medical evacuation.
“Development projects of Surion variants have attracted attention from overseas markets, including the emerging countries in Southeast Asia and Latin America,” the company added.
(jyseo@heraldcorp,com)
