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Written question asked by Lord Arbuthnot of Edrom (Conservative) on Tuesday, 1 November 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 3 November 2005. It was answered by Lord Touhig (Labour) on Tuesday, 6 December 2005 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Aircraft Crashes

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what procedure was followed in clearing the radar altimeter hold for use on (a) the Chinook HC1 and (b) the Chinook HC2.
Answer

The Chinook HC1 radar altimeter system under went detailed flight trials at the Aeroplane and Armament Experimental Establishment (A&AEE), Boscombe Down (now Qinetiq). Prior to the upgrade of the Chinook HC1 to Chinook HC2, further trials were undertaken, also at A&AEE.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
25194; 440 c1099W;440 c1099W
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Radar Testing Chinook helicopters
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk