Mock Up Helicopter Training Device for DNH at HMAS Penguin Acquisition Contract

The Commonwealth requires the provision of a mock up helicopter training device for DNH at HMAS Penguin.

This procurement shall include the design, manufacture, delivery and installation of one mock up helicopter training device at HMAS Penguin.

With the introduction into service of the CANBERRA Class Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) there is a need to improve patient handling for Rotary Wing Aeronautical Medical Evacuation (RWAME) of wounded, critically ill and injured patients.The MRH90 Multi Role Helicopter (MRH) will operate off the LHD and will be utilised for RWAME.

This RFT package covers the requirement for Navy to procure a training device that approximates the shape and some features of a MRH 90 helicopter.The mock up airframe will be used to ensure commonality of RWAME training of members of the Health Branch in placement and securing stretcher/s and medical emergency equipment for long haul RWAME of critically wounded patients.The training device will allow training to take place and will replicate the hazards of working with helicopters on the LHD flight deck.