Germany to send WS-61 Westland Sea King helicopters to Ukraine
Germany has committed to sending Ukraine six of its 21 retiring WS-61 Westland Sea King multirole, amphibious helicopters.
The Tiger Mk III could be coming to life as soon as Airbus Helicopters wraps-up remaining deliveries of Tiger attack helicopters to three European nations.
The company said it is committed to working with the current operators on mid-life upgrades which could see the evolution of the Tiger MK III.
Whilst the OEM is hoping for a collaborative partnership with the operators on the next-generation of the aircraft, Airbus recognises it will still be dependent on users’ needs.
‘We hope that the nations will align on the core common configuration: France, Germany, and Spain,’ said Wolfgang Schoder, CEO of
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Germany has committed to sending Ukraine six of its 21 retiring WS-61 Westland Sea King multirole, amphibious helicopters.
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