Bell 505 military trainer [Courtesy: Bell Textron Inc.]
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The Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) received its first three Bell 505 helicopters, part of a larger contract for up to 40 units by 2025 for both the country's army and navy.
These advanced light single-engine helicopters will serve as trainers, featuring a Garmin G1000NXi glass cockpit and FADEC-controlled engine.
South Korea joins a growing list of nations adopting the Bell 505 as a military trainer, leveraging its advanced technology to help pilots transition more quickly to larger military aircraft.
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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