Mon, Jun 07, 2010
Up To 110 Of The Aircraft May Eventually Be Acquired
The U.S. State Department has entered into a five-year
indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) purchase agreement
for up to 110 modernized S-61 aircraft for passenger and cargo
transport missions in support of its worldwide operations, and the
first two modernized S-61T aircraft that will support missions for
the U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan have been accepted by the
department, according to a Wednesday news release from
Sikorsky.
The accepted aircraft will now undergo completion by SAS with
specialized mission equipment to meet U.S. State Department
requirements before being deployed this fall.
"The U.S. State Department's acceptance of these first two
modernized S-61 aircraft marks a major milestone in the launch of
the S-61TTM modernization program. The S-61T helicopter will meet
the needs of customers worldwide, and we are excited about how much
interest this aircraft has generated," said David Adler, President
of Sikorsky Aerospace Services. "As the State Department pursues
worldwide aviation missions, we remain fully committed to
supporting their helicopter requirements."
The modernized S-61T helicopter will incorporate key upgrades
that include composite main rotor blades (CMRB), modular wiring
harness, and an optional state-of-the-art glass cockpit - all of
which dramatically improve aircraft supportability. The S-61T
helicopter modernization will also add lift capability as well as
enhance speed. Additional features will be incorporated to reduce
pilot fatigue and reduced maintenance requirements for increased
safety.
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