SOO Attachment 2 Primary Training Helicopter Requirements 07OCT2024.pdf

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Initial Entry Rotary Wing Training Requirement Next Generation
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This document is a Statement of Objectives (SOO) for a federal contract opportunity related to the U.S. Army's Initial Entry Rotary-Wing Flight Training Next Generation requirement. The SOO outlines the key system attributes and performance requirements for a primary training helicopter, including specifications for range, endurance, speed, visibility, crashworthiness, navigation equipment, and environmental controls. The contract opportunity is being managed by the Department of the Army Materiel Command Contracting Command Redstone Arsenal. The required helicopter must be FAA certified for both day/night VFR and IFR operations, and meet other specific performance thresholds and objectives across multiple phases of training. The contract opportunity appears to be in the pre-solicitation stage.

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Key System Attribute Production Threshold Production Objective Phase I Phase II Phase III HOGE – max mission GW, DA 3500, 17 kt wind speed X X X Range – 180nm (2 hrs + 30 min res) Objective = 270 nm X X X Endurance – 2.0 hr + 30 min res at 90 KTAS Objective = 3.0 hrs + 30 min res X X X Cruise Airspeed = 90 KTAS X X X >500 fpm VROC at Max Gross Weight X X X

Autorotation and Recovery Safe autorotational attributes with no detrimental effects Objective = threshold X X X Run-on Landing Capability The aircraft shall be capable of performing running landings to hard surface or sod Objective = threshold X

Slope Landing The aircraft shall be capable of performing slope landings, up to 8 deg cross slope and up to 5 deg nose up/down Objective = threshold X

Hydraulic System Assured ability for continued safe flight in the event of a hydraulic system failure Objective = threshold X X X

Flight and Power Controls The aircraft shall be equipped with independent dual cyclic, collective (with twist-grip throttle) and antitorque pedals. Objective = threshold X X X

Wind Effects The aircraft shall be able to start-up and shut-down in up to 35 kt winds with up to 20 knot gust spread without incurring damage Objective = threshold X X X

Aircraft Operability Single pilot operable, dual flight controls Objective = threshold X X X Flight Control Adjustment Adequate adjustment in flight control position Objective = threshold X X X Platform Crew Capacity The aircraft shall be able to accommodate a minimum crew of three Crew of four X X X Crew Weight Retrictions >=280lbs per crewmember >=300lbs per crewmember X X X Cockpit and Cabin Lighting Meet FAR requirements for lighting. Objective = threshold X X X

Exterior Lighting Day/night position and anti-collision lighting (Strobe Lighting), steerable landing light Objective = threshold X X X

Interior Lighting Capable of night unaided flight Objective = threshold X X X Interior Lighting NVG compatible Objective = threshold X

Crashworthy Seats Seating that enhances crew survivability during crash, Adjustable in the Fore/Aft/Vertical Axis Adjustable tilt axis X X X

Crashworthy Fuel System The aircraft shall be equipped with a self-sealing crashworthy fuel system. Objective = threshold X X X

Restraint Harness Four strap, single point release system for all crew members Five strap, single point release system for all crew members X X X

FAA Certified The aircraft shall be FAA certified to operate in both day and night VMC, VFR in the NAS Objective = threshold X X

FAA Certified The aircraft shall be FAA certified to operate in both day and night IMC, IFR in the NAS Objective = threshold X

Navigation Equipment See Navigation Table Objective = threshold

System Required for Flight The aircraft shall meet all applicable equipment requirements as identified in Table 5-2 of AR 95-1. Objective = threshold X X X

Aircraft Durability Drive train, landing gear, avionics, and airframe strength and resiliency sufficient to withstand repeated and high volume training use associated with ground contact maneuvers

Objective = threshold X

UHF-AM X X X

VHF-AM (both military and civilian banded freq's) X X X

VHF-FM X X X

Three independent Internal Intercom System X X X

VFR / IFR Navigation Appropriate systems to allow navigation in VMC/IMC, depending on training phase. Objective = threshold X X X

Publications Operators manual, Checklist and Flight Reference cards will be formated per DA PAM 738-751. Provide ATM development assistance based on training helicopter chosen. Objective = threshold X X X

Wirestrike Protection For terrian flight aircraft specifically Objective = threshold X

Additional Performance Attribute Production Threshold Production Objective

Crew Visibility Combined pilot/copilot station visibility of 300 deg horizontal, 90 deg up, and 60 deg down with minimum obstruction to visibility

Non-Flying Student can observe instrumentation from their station X X X

Electrical Power and Capacity The aircraft shall use a common primary electrical power source, with 25% excess capacity (growth capability) Objective = threshold X X X

Fuel / Refueling The aircraft shall be compatible with standard aviation turbine fuels and standard commercial/military fueling/defueling equipment. Objective = threshold X X X

Crew Equipment Stowage Sufficient space for stowage of critical crew equipment Objective = threshold X X X

Moving Map Multiple scale capable: 3m. imagery, 1:50,000 special raster, 1:250,000 JOG, 1:500,000 VFR sectional, enroute Low Altitude chart. Objective = threshold X X X

Enviromental Control Ambient Air temp for crewmembers and avionics -20 degrees F differential from Outside Air Temperature. Air Conditioning and/or Removable Cockpit Doors X X X

Anti-Ice/De-Ice trace/light capable Objective = threshold X X X Aircraft Instrumentation Digital instrumentation MFD X X X

Key Navigation Equipment Production Threshold Production Objective Transponder Mode S Transponder, ADSB in & out Dynamic COP X X X Navigation Radios VOR/ILS Objective = threshold X GPS Navigation RNAV Capable, WAAS, DAFIF subscription SBAS (future gernational WAAS) X

ADF NOT REQUIRED

Attachment 2 Primary Training Helicopter Requirements

Navigation Table

Flight Performance KPP

Communication Suite Intercom System with VOX

See Navigation Table

Attachment 2 Primary Training Helicopter Requirements

Helicopter Requirements

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