WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 (UPI) — The proposed sale of four Bell 412EP helicopters to Argentina through the Foreign Military Sales program has received State Department approval.
The deal — together with spare parts, associated equipment and logistical support — would be worth about $80 million.
“The proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security of the United States … and will provide additional opportunities for bilateral engagements and further strengthen the bilateral relationship between the United States and Argentina,” the U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency in its notification to Congress.
DSCA, which manages the FMS program, said Argentina intends to use the aircraft for search-and-rescue operations, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, peacekeeping support, scientific operations in the Antarctic, and other missions.
Bell’s 412 enhanced performance helicopter is a twin-engine utility aircraft with a cruise speed of 140 mph and a range of 609 miles.
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