Boeing to build four additional MH-139A helicopters for US Air Force
New contract brings total aircraft on order to 38. Helicopter is based on the Leonardo AW139
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Boeing delivers first production MH-139 Grey Wolf helicopter to U.S. Air Force
The aircraft is based on the Leonardo AW139 and will replace the Bell UH-1N in the role of protecting against intercontinental ballistic missiles and transporting government officials.
Boeing will supply seven more MH-139A helicopters to the US Air Force
New US$178 million contract brings total number of aircraft ordered to 26, which will be used to defend against intercontinental ballistic missiles
Boeing and Leonardo deliver four MH-139A Gray Wolf helicopters to the USAF
Test aircraft will be used to transport US officials and also to protect intercontinental ballistic missiles, replacing the old UH-1Ns.
USAF admits delay in MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter program
Aircraft based on the Italian AW139 was due to start production soon, but lack of FAA certification has postponed plans