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Sikorsky had partnered with Lockheed Martin, and said it intended to use the S-92 as the base aircraft. [15] A new deadline in 2020 was established for the 23-helicopter fleet to be in operation. [15] In May 2014, the Navy awarded Sikorsky Aircraft a $1.2 billion contract to build 6 presidential helicopters, designated Sikorsky VH-92.
Sikorsky MH-60T Jayhawk, a variant used by the United States Coast Guard for maritime patrol, interdiction, and search and rescue (upgraded from extant HH-60J Jayhawk aircraft beginning in 2007). Sikorsky VH-60N White Hawk, a variant used by the United States Marine Corps as presidential and VIP transport helicopter including Marine One.
VH-60N White Hawk "White Top": Modified UH-60A with some features from the SH-60B/F Seahawks. [189] Is one of the VIP-configured USMC helicopter models that perform Presidential and VIP transport as Marine One. The VH-60N entered service in 1988 and nine helicopters were delivered. [189] VH-60M Black Hawk "Gold Top": Heavily modified UH-60M ...
The new helicopters are based on the commercially-available Sikorsky S-92 and are larger and have longer range than the older VH-3D and VH-60N models. ___ Associated Press writers Tara Copp and ...
The Executive Flight Detachment is the only Marine Corps unit to operate these Sikorsky aircraft. The VH-3D is capable of transporting 14 passengers while the VH-60N seats 11. Both helicopters require a pilot, copilot, and crew chief, and the VH-60N's crew also includes a communications systems operator.
VH-71 Kestrel replacement for Marine One VH-3D Sea King and VH-60N Nighthawk was cancelled in 2009; Mastiv RPV system UAV; RQ-2 Pioneer UAV reconnaissance; Barrage balloon; Glider; CH-46 Sea Knight Cargo/passenger helicopter; CH-53D Sea Stallion Cargo/passenger helicopter; KC-130F/R Hercules tactical aerial refueler/assault transport; RQ-7 ...
Sikorsky entered the VH-92 variant of the S-92 into the VXX competition for U.S. presidential helicopter Marine One (replacing the Sikorsky VH-3D Sea King and VH-60N White Hawk), but lost to the Lockheed Martin VH-71 Kestrel.
Sikorsky VH-60N White Hawk, BuNo 163267, [108] [109] of HMX-1, MCAS Quantico, Virginia, crashes in Charles County, Maryland, ≈35 miles SW of Washington, D.C., during a routine inspection flight, killing four.