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AIRCRAFT PROGRAM

KAI KUH-1 Surion Korean Utility Helicopter

Lift typeRotary wing
Construction typeFactory-built
Control typePiloted
Engine typeTurboshaft
ApplicationMilitary Transport, Utility
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Twin turboshaft light utility helicopter. Includes the variants KUH-1P (for police), MUH-1 (amphibious) and KUH-1 Medevac (medical evacuation)

Type variants

Variant Launch/First flight Production end  
KAI KUH-1 Surion 2009 / 2010 Baseline variant.
KAI MUH-1 Marineon 2011 / 2015 Shipboard amphibious variant.

Recent news

View full news archive for the KAI KUH-1 Surion Korean Utility Helicopter.

See recent updates (latest 02/02/2024)

Operations data

For detailed information about current charter operators, maintenance and training providers, and completions services for this aircraft, please consult our sister publication Business Air News: KAI KUH-1 Surion

Supply chain

  (43 links)
Design Design (1)
Materials Composites (1)
Components Actuation (1) Bearings (1) Electrical/Electronic Connectors (1) Mechanical Components (1)
Airframe Systems Airframe Assemblies (3) Crew Seating (2) Environmental Systems (1) Fluid Power (1) Landing Assemblies (5) Safety & Security Systems (1) Weapons Systems (3)
Avionics Avionic Components (1) Communications (Airborne) (1) Flight and Data Management (4) Indicators and Instruments (3) Navigation Aids (Airborne) (1) Warning Systems (1)
Power Systems Engines (1) Fuel Systems (1) Power Transmission (1) Rotors & Propellers (2)
Production Production Control (1) Tooling (1)
Testing Test Equipment (1)
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Design / Design

Stirling Dynamics Ltd. Analysis Design Services: Design of tail rotor actuator

Materials / Composites

The Gill Corporation Analysis | News Honeycomb Core Composites:

Components / Actuation

Hanwha Group Analysis | News Hydraulic Actuators: Hydraulic actuators for main & tail rotors

Components / Bearings

Parker Lord (was LORD Corporation) Analysis | News Spherical Bearings: Main & tail rotor spherical bearings

Components / Electrical/Electronic Connectors

FDH Electronics Analysis | News Electrical & Electronic Connectors: Interconnect and electromechanical components

Components / Mechanical Components

Curtiss-Wright Sensors & Controls HQ Analysis | News Ice Protection/Prevention Equipment:

Airframe Systems / Airframe Assemblies

Airbus Helicopters Analysis | News Helicopter Assemblies: Rotor mast
Kale Aero Analysis Fuselage Sections: Forward & center fuselage
MECAER Aviation Group Analysis Aircraft & Helicopter Controllers: Mechanical flight controls

Airframe Systems / Crew Seating

EM Korea Co. Ltd. (Energy & Machinery Korea) Analysis Pilot Seats: Pilot seat hardware
Hyundai WIA Analysis | News Pilot Seats:

Airframe Systems / Environmental Systems

Parker Lord (was LORD Corporation) Analysis | News Vibration Damping Materials: Fluidlastic rotor dampers

Airframe Systems / Fluid Power

Hanwha Group Analysis | News Hydraulic Systems & Equipment: Hydraulic distribution equipment; Accumulators:

Airframe Systems / Landing Assemblies

Dunlop Aircraft Tyres Ltd. Analysis | News Tyres:
EM Korea Co. Ltd. (Energy & Machinery Korea) Analysis Aircraft Landing Gear:
Hanwha Group Analysis | News Helicopter Landing Gear: Tail bumper
Hyundai WIA Analysis | News Helicopter Landing Gear: Main and nose landing gear
Parker Meggitt Aircraft Braking Systems Analysis Brake System Components: Brake control system

Airframe Systems / Safety & Security Systems

Huneed Technologies Co., Ltd. Analysis Warning Systems/Equipment: Core electronic modules for missile warning receiver

Airframe Systems / Weapons Systems

MBDA UK Analysis | News Missiles: Mistral ATAM anti-air missile system
Metronor AS Analysis Weapons Sights: Harmolign boresight system
Raytheon Intelligence & Space (RIS) Analysis | News IFF Interrogators: APX-119 IFF transponders

Avionics / Avionic Components

Hanwha Systems Analysis Control Panels:

Avionics / Communications (Airborne)

Avionics / Flight and Data Management

Airbus Helicopters Analysis | News Autopilots:
earthnaerospace Co. Ltd. Analysis Flight Management Systems: Flight control system
GE Aviation Systems Analysis | News Health & Usage Monitoring: Health and Usage Monitoring System (HUMS)
Huneed Technologies Co., Ltd. Analysis Automatic Flight Control Systems: Flight control computer for automatic flight control system

Avionics / Indicators and Instruments

Elbit Systems Ltd Analysis | News Helmet-Mounted Displays (HMD): Advanced helmet mounted display systems
Garmin International Analysis Electronic Flight Instrument Systems: G5000H (KUH-1)
Hanwha Group Analysis | News Fuel Quantity Indicators: Fuel quantity measurement system

Avionics / Navigation Aids (Airborne)

Avionics / Warning Systems

Sandel Avionics, Inc. Analysis | News Terrain Awareness and Warning Systems: HeliTAWS ST3453H

Power Systems / Engines

GE Aerospace Engines Analysis | News Turboshaft Engines: (T700 Series - KAI KUH-1 Surion - T700-GE-701K; KAI MUH-1 Marineon - T700-GE-701K )

Power Systems / Fuel Systems

Hanwha Group Analysis | News Fuel Pumps: ; Fuel Tanks & Systems: Fuel tank

Power Systems / Power Transmission

Airbus Helicopters Analysis | News Gearboxes: Main gear box

Power Systems / Rotors & Propellers

Hanwha Group Analysis | News Rotor Hub Assemblies: Main rotor brake system
Hyundai WIA Analysis | News Rotor Hub Assemblies: Main rotor control

Production / Production Control

ThyssenKrupp Aerospace Analysis | News Supply Chain Management: Supply chain management of landing gear shipsets for Hyundai WIA

Production / Tooling

earthnaerospace Co. Ltd. Analysis Tooling: Flight control system assembly tool

Testing / Test Equipment

Moog Inc. Analysis Test Equipment: Test rig
Information on this page is compiled from a variety of published sources, and links do not necessarily imply recommendation or confirmation by the airframe manufacturer.