Leonardo and Boeing Deliver First MH-139A Gray Wolf Test Helicopters to US Air Force Under $2.4 Billion Contract

The US Air Force received its first batch of MH-139A Gray Wolf helicopters.

What is known

Leonardo and Boeing

delivered four test helicopters to replace the UH-1N Twin Huey.In total, the United States Air Force will receive80 helicopters, training systems and additional equipment under a $2.4 billion contract that was signed in early fall 2018.

MH-139A Gray Wolf is a multi-purpose helicopter,which is built on the basis of the Italian AW139 of AugustaWestland, which became part of Leonardo. Its competitive advantage over the Sikorsky HH-60U is its low price. The helicopter is designed to transport the train and is equipped with a system of protection against enemy missiles.