Citation
(2003), "Design for next presidential helicopter", Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology, Vol. 75 No. 6. https://doi.org/10.1108/aeat.2003.12775fab.020
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2003, MCB UP Limited
Design for next presidential helicopter
Design for next presidential helicopter
Lockheed Martin recently delivered to Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Patuxent River, MD, USA, a 600-page plan demonstrating how the US101 medium-lift helicopter can be configured to transport the President of the United States by 2007.
The study defines an initial operational configuration and future enhancements and performance options for the aircraft. The study will enable NAVAIR to move forward with procurement of the next Marine One helicopter.
Lockheed Martin was placed under contract for the study after the White House in December 2002 asked the Office of the Secretary of Defense to field an initial replacement helicopter fleet for the President by 2007. The new program, designated VXX, aims to replace the existing Marine One VH-3D Sea King helicopters with a modern platform. NAVAIR is responsible for procurement of the presidential helicopter fleet, which is flown and maintained exclusively by Marine Helicopter Squadron-One (HMX-1).
Lockheed Martin and a joint venture company consisting of AgustaWestland and Bell Helicopter are collaborating to manufacture the US101 in the United States. Lockheed Martin, as prime contractor and systems integrator, will have the overall responsibility for the program and delivery of the US101 helicopter to the customer.