Sikorsky’s $7.4-11.6B “Multi-Year VII” H-60 Helicopter Contract
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In 2005 a full-rate production decision to authorize more than 1,200 UH-60M aircraft was scheduled for 2007, and indeed, on Dec 12/07, Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. signed a 5-year, multi-service contract in Huntsville, AL for a minimum of 537 helicopters to be delivered to the U.S. Army and Navy. The “Multi-Year VII” contract covers UH-60M Black Hawk troop transport and light cargo helicopters, and HH-60M SAR (Search And Rescue) / MEDEVAC (MEDical EVACuation) helicopters. These 2 platforms will replace the Army’s current UH-60 Black Hawk fleet, while the US Navy’s MH-60S and MH-60R Seahawk aircraft will replace the Navy’s existing SH-60B/F Seahawks, HH-60 CSAR (Combat Search and Rescue), UH-3H Sea Kings, CH-46D Sea Knights, and HH-1N Huey SAR helicopters.
Now, substantial orders are being placed – and DID has updated totals and breakdowns. The latest additions involve almost $1.6 billion and over 100 helicopters, to equip the US Army and Navy…
- Structure & Totals [updated]
- Contracts & Key Events: Dec 2007 – Present [updated]
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