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Written question asked by Andrew Rosindell (Conservative) on Wednesday, 25 November 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 30 November 2009. It was answered by Bill Rammell (Labour) on Tuesday, 1 December 2009 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Wildcat Helicopters

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what progress has been made on the delivery of the new Wildcat helicopters ordered by his Department; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

The Lynx Wildcat project remains on track to meet its time, cost and performance targets. There has been no escalation in price and the planned in-service date remains at January 2014. The first flight of the trials aircraft took place successfully on 12 November 2009.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
501 c614W; 302795
Session
2009-10
Subjects
Wildcat helicopters
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk