Second Batch Of VH-92A Helicopters Ordered

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Second batch of Sikorsky VH-92A ordered

On 19 February 2020, Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. was awarded a USD 471 million contract to procure six low rate initial production lot II VH-92A Presidential helicopters. The order is expected to be completed in December 2022.

The VH-92A will replace two current presidential helicopter types, the VH-3D Sea King and the VH-60N "White Hawk" with HMX-1 Nighthawks at MCAF Quantico (VA). The initial operational test and evaluation phase is planned for mid-2020 and initial operational capability (IOC) in late 2020. Deliveries of in total 23 aircraft will continue up to 2023.

A total of 23 VH-92As will replace the current fleet of eleven VH-3Ds and eight VH-60Ns. Two VH-92As will stay at Patuxent River (MD) for ongoing developmental initiatives.

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