New Zealand Selects MH-60R, A321XLR To Replace Aging Platforms

MH-60R

The Sikorsky MH-60R (pictured) will replace New Zealand's Kaman SH-2G(I) Seasprite helicopters.

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New Zealand’s Defense Ministry has selected the Sikorsky MH-60R to replace its Kaman SH-2G(I) Seasprite helicopters and the Airbus A321XLR to replace Boeing 757-2K2 transports. The acquisition, announced Aug. 21, of five MH-60Rs and two A321XLRs represents an investment of NZ$2.7 billion ($1.5...
Chen Chuanren

Chen Chuanren is the Southeast Asia and China Editor for the Aviation Week Network’s (AWN) Air Transport World (ATW) and the Asia-Pacific Defense Correspondent for AWN, joining the team in 2017.

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