Sikorsky is unveiling its X2 TECHNOLOGY Light Tactical
Helicopter (LTH) design at the Army Aviation Association of America
annual convention. The new mockup reflects Sikorsky's concept for
potential military application of the high-speed enabling X2
TECHNOLOGY.
During Balikatan ‘09, every member of every unit has a
role to play. One of the most vital roles takes place on the flight
line. The Marines of Marine Helicopter Squadron Medium (HMM-262)
are responsible for service members participating in Balikatan
getting equipment, supplies and transportation to provinces that
can’t be reached by car.
A Russian built Mi-35 helicopter has gone down in Venezuela,
killing 18 crew and passengers on board. Ostensibly involved in
border patrol, the Mi-35 was carrying soldiers to patrol the 1400
mile border with Colombia and stopped communicating for no
published reason about mid-day, near the town of El Alto de
Rubio.
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