The U.S. Border Patrol, part of the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS), is procuring a new type of helicopter-the MD 600N-as part of a replacement program for its aging helicopter fleet. The MD 600N was intended to be suitable for a variety of Border Patrol air operations missions and scenarios. However, many Border Patrol pilots operating the first MD 600Ns expressed concerns about the safety and suitability of the aircraft for key mission applications. On the basis of these concerns, you asked us to review the MD 600N's procurement, application, and suitability for Border Patrol use. Specifically, we agreed to provide information and analysis on (1) procurement of the MD 600N, including procurement specifications and selection factors and (2) whether experience has shown the MD 600N helicopter to be effective in safely supporting the Border Patrol's primary air operations mission. We also agreed to provide information on the Border Patrol's air operations missions and resources.
Border Patrol: Procurement of MD 600N Helicopters Should Be Reasssessed
2000
50 pages
Report
No indication
English
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