MSPO 2017: The Kruk of the matter
Despite the postponed advancement of the Polish attack helicopter requirement, likely related to the delayed ASW/SOF tender, companies are outlining proposed platforms for the much anticipated programme.
The twin-engine AH-1Z Viper attack helicopter is being proposed by Bell for the ‘Kruk’ project.
One of the Viper’s key capabilities for the Polish Armed Forces’ missions is the Target Sight System (TSS), a Bell Helicopter spokesperson commented in a statement to Shephard.
Manufactured by Lockheed Martin, the TSS is a multi-sensor EO/IR fire control system which has a large-aperture MW FLIR sensor, a colour display, a laser designator and is installed
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