Military suspends flight of Miron choppers over defective engines (opens original article in a new tab)

South Korea's military suspended flights of Miron helicopters after discovering engine defects, including corrosion and cracks, with inspections planned to address quality issues.

• South Korea's military suspended flights of 47 out of 57 LAH-1 Miron helicopters due to engine defects
• Corrosion and cracks were found in engines of 47 and 38 helicopters respectively, possibly from assembly issues
• The engines were developed by Safran S.A. and produced by Hanwha Aerospace Co., with inspections planned for quality management