South Korean Army Aviation School Launches Training for Domestically Developed Miron Helicopters

The first production model of the domestically developed Light Armed Helicopter (LAH), Miron, has been delivered to the South Korean Army Aviation School.

The Army Aviation School held a delivery ceremony for the Miron’s first production model under the supervision of the school’s commander, Brigadier General Kim Deuk Bong.

The Miron is a small armed helicopter developed using domestic technology to replace the Army’s current fleet of 500MD and AH-1S Cobra attack helicopters. It is equipped with advanced weaponry, including the Cheongeom air-to-ground guided missile, which boasts a range more than twice that of conventional anti-tank missiles, 2.75-inch rockets, and a 20mm turreted cannon. The name “Miron” is a compound of “Mir,” the Korean word for dragon, and “On,” representing the number 100, symbolizing the helicopter’s mission to accomplish its tasks with 100% success.

The school plans to receive the second and third Miron helicopters on December 30 and 31, respectively. Next year, it will commence full-scale pilot and mechanic training for operational deployment.

To prepare for this, the school established the dedicated LAH Training Battalion and assembled a team of instructors specializing in Miron piloting and maintenance.

The Army Aviation School aims to acquire 10 Miron helicopters by the end of next year. It will train experienced pilots and skilled mechanics to ensure operational readiness and advance Army aviation capabilities.

Lieutenant Colonel Hwang Dae Sik, the commander of the LAH Training Battalion, stated, “The Miron is a powerful asset capable of performing all functions necessary for ground operations, from intelligence gathering to target engagement. We will do our utmost to train elite pilots and highly skilled mechanics who can fully utilize the Miron’s capabilities.”