By: Wording OD
Korean Aerospace Industries (KAI) has selected
Safran Helicopter Engines as engine supplier for its Light Civil Helicopter
(LCH). It will be powered with the existing Arriel 2C2 engine. On the Light
Armed Helicopter (LAH), Safran has been selected by Defense Acquisition Program
Administration (DAPA), KAI and Hanwha Techwin. The LAH will feature a new
engine designated Arriel 2L2. Safran Helicopter
Engines and Hanwha Techwin have signed an agreement for the joint-development
and the manufacturing of the Arriel 2L2 in South-Korea. This new engine is the
latest member of the Arriel family.
