HMX-1 presidential helicopter maintains momentum

摘要

The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command's PMA-274 program office has awarded a contract to Sikorsky Aircraft to procure six more VH-92A helicopters as part of the Presidential Helicopter Replacement Program. The type is replacing the VH-3DS and VH-6oNs serving with Marine squadron HMX-1, based at MCAS Quantico, Virginia. The unit conducts presidential and associated transport duties, using the callsign "Marine One" when the President is aboard. The VH-92A can be transported to distant locations inside a C-17 airlifter. Valued at $470,813,279, the firm-fixed-price modification to a previous contract not only covers the procurement of Lot II low-rate initial production helicopters, but also six cabin-modification kits and interim contractor support. Sikorsky builds the VH-92AS at its Stratford, Connecticut, factory, and parent company Lockheed Martin installs the specialist interior and mission communications system in Owego, New York.