A Sikorsky VH-92A lands at the White House during a test on September 22, 2018. The VH-92A will become the new presidential transport helicopter, replacing an aging fleet of VH-3D and VH-60N helicopters. Naval Air Systems Command photo.
USNI News: Next Presidential Helicopter Passes First Test Landing at White House
The next Presidential helicopter, the VH-92A built by Sikorsky, successfully landed at the White House during its first test run September, Naval Air Systems Command told USNI News this week.
Before most of Washington D.C. awoke on Saturday, Sept. 22, the VH-92A swooped in over the National Mall and landed on the White House lawn for the first time.
As part of the Presidential Helicopter Replacement Program, Sikorsky was in 2014 awarded a $1.2 billion contract to build a fleet of six helicopters to start, but with options for the Navy to purchase up to 17 more helicopters. Lockheed Martin purchased Sikorsky after the contract award.
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WNU editor: It looks sleek.
More News On The Next U.S. Presidential Helicopter Making Its Debut At The White House
First Images Of New VH-92 Marine One Helicopter Landing On White House Lawn -- Warzone/The Drive
Check Out The New Presidential Helicopter Landing On the White House Lawn -- Rotor & Wing
Sikorsky VH-92A Aircraft Passes Initial Test to Become New Presidential Helicopter -- Executive Biz
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