Bell 505 military trainer [Courtesy: Bell Textron Inc.]
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The Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) has received its first three Bell 505 helicopters, part of a contract for up to 40 units to be delivered by 2025.
These Bell 505s will serve as advanced training platforms for both the ROKN and Republic of Korea Army pilots.
The five-seat aircraft features a Garmin G1000NXi glass cockpit and FADEC-controlled engine, designed to help military pilots transition to larger aircraft more quickly.
The Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) has received its first three ordered Bell 505 helicopters, Bell Textron Inc. said Monday.
The delivery is part of a contract signed in May 2022 by Bell and the Republic of Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration for delivery of up to 40 of the light single helicopters by 2025 for use as trainers by both the country’s army and navy.
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