Gregory
Steiner , President Kaman Aerospace Group said, “We are very pleased
to support this effort to provide the Peruvian Navy with the advanced
capabilities of the Super Seasprite. This is an important milestone
for Kaman as it will extend the length of the SH-2 program and provide
additional long-term service and support revenues. In fact, upon delivery
of these five aircraft to Peru, the SH-2 flying fleet will have grown
by more than 40% in less than three years. We are pleased that Peru
will become the latest military to place its confidence in the SH-2
platform and Kaman.”
The aircraft are being transferred through a Memorandum of Understanding
between, the Peruvian Ministry of National Defense and the Government
of Canada’s international government-to-government contracting
organization, the Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC). General Dynamics
Canada is under contract with the CCC to lead this program and provide
the Integrated Mission System for the aircraft.
“We are pleased to be working with Kaman Corporation on this important
program” said Brian Fava , Vice President General Dynamics Canada.
“The successful delivery of this upgraded aircraft will greatly
enhance the Peruvian Navy’s ability to conduct modern maritime
missions.”
The SH-2G Super Seasprite is an advanced maritime weapon system and
proven day/night/all-weather multi-mission helicopter. Originally designed
to meet the exacting requirements of the U.S. Navy, the SH-2G Super
Seasprite has the highest power-to-weight ratio of any maritime helicopter,
assuring a safe return-to-ship capability even in single-engine flight
conditions. Its robust design, outstanding stability, and excellent
reliability have been proven through more than 1.5 million flight hours.
The SH-2G is a multi-mission maritime weapon system designed to fulfill
anti-submarine warfare (ASW), anti-surface warfare (ASuW), over the
horizon targeting, surveillance, troop transport, vertical replenishment,
search and rescue, and utility missions. It is the largest, most powerful
small ship helicopter in use today and is recognized for its mission
effectiveness, support, and unmatched performance. The SH-2G Super Seasprite
is currently operated by the Royal New Zealand Navy, the Egyptian Air
Force and the Polish Navy. |
