Sikorsky’s $7.4-11.6B “Multi-Year VII” H-60 Helicopter Contract
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Back in April 2005, “UH-60M Black Hawk Replacements Get Fast Track” noted that “A full-rate production decision to authorize more than 1,200 UH-60M aircraft is scheduled for 2007”. They just made it.
On Dec 12/07, Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. signed a 5-year, multi-service contract in Huntsville, AL for 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 / MEDEVAC 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, UH-3H Sea Kings, CH-46D Sea Knights, and HH-1N Huey SAR helicopters.
Now, substantial orders are being placed – and DID has the total order breakdown to date, in the wake of the latest $350+ million order for 26 helicopters and additional equipment…
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