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The '''Korea Aerospace Industries KAH-106 Bonghwang''' is a Joseon's twin-turboshaft attack helicopter with a tailwheel-type landing gear and a tandem cockpit for a crew of two. Nose-mounted sensors help acquire targets and provide night vision. It carries a 30 mm (1.18 in) KM208 chain gun under its forward fuselage and 4 hardpoints on stub-wing pylons for armament and stores, typically {{wp|AGM-114 Hellfire|AGM-41 missiles}} and {{wp|Hydra 70|Doksa-70}} rocket pods. Redundant systems help it survive combat damage. | The '''Korea Aerospace Industries KAH-106 Bonghwang''' is a Joseon's twin-turboshaft attack helicopter with a tailwheel-type landing gear and a tandem cockpit for a crew of two. Nose-mounted sensors help acquire targets and provide night vision. It carries a 30 mm (1.18 in) KM208 chain gun under its forward fuselage and 4 hardpoints on stub-wing pylons for armament and stores, typically {{wp|AGM-114 Hellfire|AGM-41 missiles}} and {{wp|Hydra 70|Doksa-70}} rocket pods. {{wp|redundancy (engineering)|Redundant}} systems help it survive combat damage. | ||
The KAH-106 began to be developed in 2001 as the army's next-generation large attack helicopter, with the first prototype flying in 2006. Today, KAH-106 has been extensively improved to ensure its viability and diversify its role as drones expand their role on the battlefield. | The KAH-106 began to be developed in 2001 as the army's next-generation large attack helicopter, with the first prototype flying in 2006. Today, KAH-106 has been extensively improved to ensure its viability and diversify its role as drones expand their role on the battlefield. | ||
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| KAH-106 Bonghwang flies over Gwangju Metropolitan City. | |
| Role | Attack helicopter |
| National origin |  Joseon
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| Manufacturer | Korea Aerospace Industries, Ltd. |
| First flight | January 14 2006 |
| Introduction | 9 April 2009 |
| Status | In service |
| Primary user | Royal Joseon Army |
| Produced | 2006-2020 |
The Korea Aerospace Industries KAH-106 Bonghwang is a Joseon's twin-turboshaft attack helicopter with a tailwheel-type landing gear and a tandem cockpit for a crew of two. Nose-mounted sensors help acquire targets and provide night vision. It carries a 30 mm (1.18 in) KM208 chain gun under its forward fuselage and 4 hardpoints on stub-wing pylons for armament and stores, typically AGM-41 missiles and Doksa-70 rocket pods. Redundant systems help it survive combat damage.
The KAH-106 began to be developed in 2001 as the army's next-generation large attack helicopter, with the first prototype flying in 2006. Today, KAH-106 has been extensively improved to ensure its viability and diversify its role as drones expand their role on the battlefield.
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