Defence dismantles Taipan helicopter fleet



The Defence Force has reportedly begun dismantling its grounded fleet of Army MRH-90 Taipan helicopters.

According to the ‘Asia Pacific Defence Reporter’ (APDR), the decision was signed off in secret to destroy them rather than try to sell them.

The publication suggests some expensive components such as gear boxes are being sold to New Zealand.

The dismantling process is expected to take several months, before parts are buried in what’s been dubbed ‘a large defence landfill site.’

Defence Minister Richard Marles said on Friday: “We are looking at all the options available for maximising the value which sits within the Taipan fleet”.

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26 thoughts on “Defence dismantles Taipan helicopter fleet”

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  2. To place the dismantled parts in landfill seems rather stupid when one considers the scrap value. But, then again we have a stupid socialist Defence Minister coupled with a stupid, shirt-lifting, woke CDF.

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  3. Why they opted for these aircraft's in the first place is beyond me.
    The UH 60 is the best jet on offer it's multi role capabilities is quite impressive.
    Sikorsky is a way better brand.
    If it ain't broke don't fix it.

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  4. How F'n Dumb can these Moron Get .. this Helio is operating in Other Nations .. what Solutions have they Found or is it Defense Under Labor is too dumb to work the problems with this Helio but just want to Destroy any means of Operational capacity .. What helios are used on our Destroyers / Frigates

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  5. Lol, the equipment itself had started well ahead of time..😂
    Hey America…first question, can we please buy some of your hyper expensive military equipment & tech please?
    Second question, why does Israel sell all of your military technology to China? And at such a discount?
    Is that the new working definition of 'our greatest Allie?'

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  6. Isn't most of a helicopter recyclable?
    All of metal items can either be sold? If not for reuse, hey can be crushed, shredded and/or melted and recycled
    Standardized items like landing gear, engines, windshields, seats, and maybe hydraulics should have ready market

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