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After the fiasco of 2009 and the project was abandoned VH-71 Lockheed-Martin (who had reached a final cost, estimated at $ 13 billion for 28 aircraft and had still cost taxpayers $ 3.2 billion U.S.) it is now Sikorsky which is responsible for producing a series of pre-6 aircraft for the replacement of the presidential fleet. Read reviews of the lowest allocation.
The current fleet is composed of VH-3D Sea King and VH-60N Whitehawk . To see details, click here .
VH-60N
Mission
Executive transport of the President, Vice President, Cabinet, and foreign dignitaries
Description
VH-60N incorporates day/night/all-weather operations, self-contained navigation, GPS, TCAS, and CSFIR sensors, and carries no weapons. Communications include extensive communication capability with communications station operator; and EMP hardening. Currently out of production.
Specifications
Fuselage Length: 50 feet, 11 inches Overall Length: 64 feet, 11 inches Height: 16 feet, 10 inches Weight: 22,000 pounds Speed: 184 miles/hour (160 knots) Power Plant: 2 General Electric T700-GE-401 turboshaft Crew: 2 pilots, 1 communication station operator, 1 crew chief Contractor: Sikorsky Aircraft Program Status: Production Phase: Sustainment Inventory: 8
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