The Defiant X is a new military helicopter developed by Sikorsky and Boeing for the United States Army’s Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft program. The Defiant X is designed to be a high-speed, high-performance helicopter that can meet the Army’s evolving mission requirements. The helicopter features a coaxial rotor system, advanced avionics, and other innovative technologies that make it a significant …
Civilian Conversion Uses of the UH-60 Black Hawk Helicopter
The Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter is a versatile military helicopter, manufactured by Lockheed Martin, that has been in use since the 1970s. Over the years, it has been used in a variety of roles, including medical evacuation, search and rescue, troop transport, and as a gunship. Despite its reputation as a military workhorse, many UH-60 Black Hawks have been …
The $2 Billion Dollar Defense Appropriations Bill – Helicopter Program Funding
The United States Senate is considering two helicopter programs. Part of the defense appropriations bill The programs are for Lockheed Martin helicopters. The amount of funding for the two programs will total $2 billion. Both of the programs will take place in Owego, New York. Charles Schumer, a United States Senator, confirmed the bill. According to Schumer, the fiscal year …
The Kaman K-MAX® Power Lift Helicopter Does More With Less
Lockheed Martin Corporation and Kaman Aerospace Corporation have worked together to transform the Kaman K-MAX ® power lift helicopter into an unmanned aerial system (UAS) capable of autonomous or remote-controlled operations. The K-MAX unique double rotor system features two rotors that cross each other, called intermeshing rotors, which make the aircraft lighter and less expensive to maintain. Flaps, similar to …
Mexico Helicopter Order Cancellation of Eight Helicopters at $1.36 Billion
A Mexico helicopter order cancellation is underway. The order was a deal between the United States and Mexico. The upcoming president of Mexico, Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, said that he would cancel the order. The cost is no small fee: $1.36 billion (26 billion pesos). The Mexico helicopter order cancellation revolved around eight U.S. military helicopters. The helicopters were American …
Lockheed’s New King Stallion Helicopter In Preparation for Government Purchase
It now seems likely that the U.S. government will review and purchase a new helicopter, designed to transport heavy cargo on behalf of the Marine Corps, in a program said to be worth as much as $29 million, from Lockheed Martin Corp. According to the same source, the helicopters will cost $144 million each, an additional 4 percent more than …