Shin Maywa US-2 amphibian (Foto robotpig) |
Japan's
defense ministry offered Indonesia
ShinMaywa amphibians US-2, according to Jane's. According to the company Eiiti
Negisi (Eiichi Negishi), interested in the Indonesian military aircraft.
Preliminary talks have already been held, however, is probably a direct
purchase of equipment will not be performed.
Currently, the Ministry of Defence of Indonesia is
preparing requirements for new amphibious aircraft to be procured on the basis
of the relevant tender. When exactly will be a competition, is still unknown. Indonesia
intends to use the amphibious aircraft for search and rescue operations as well
as to monitor the territorial waters.
According Negisi, ShinMaywa became actively involved in the
international market, as sales of the company's aircraft in Japan is
extremely small. In November 2011, the Japanese government allowed ShinMaywa
engage in export activities, allowing the company to take part in the Indian
tender.
US-2 aircraft at the length and wingspan of 33 meters
capable of speeds up to 560 kilometers per hour and fly at a distance of 4.7
thousand kilometers. The aircraft can carry up to 20 passengers.
It should be noted that shortly after Japan authorized ShinMaywa do
exports of military and dual-use items, the government eased the ban on
military exports, in effect since 1967.
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