Kiowa Warrior replacement trials planned

摘要

The US Army wants to hold a demonstration of armed scout helicopters to choose a potential replacement for its Bell OH-58 Kiowa Warrior fleet, officials said on 10 October.rnMajor General Tim Crosby, the army's programme executive officer for aviation, said he has put in a request with the defence secretary for USD8.7 million to fund a flight demonstration as soon as April 2012. Gen Crosby said that figure presumes participation of five vendors, so if fewer companies choose to take part, the cost would be lower.