Stratford, Connecticut, USA - June 26, 2014 - Sikorsky Aircraft, a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX), has been awarded a U.S. Air Force contract to develop new combat search and rescue helicopters. Sikorsky will develop a derivative of the UH-60M BLACK HAWK model for the Air Force's rescue mission. The award of an estimated $1.28 billion Engineering & Manufacturing Development (EMD) contract includes development and integration of the rescue mission systems; delivery of four Combat Rescue Helicopters; as well as seven aircrew and maintainer training systems. Initial training of Air Force aircrew and maintainers and five Combat Rescue Helicopters are also expected to be delivered by 2020, once additional aircraft and training options are exercised. This contract is the first step in the eventual production and fielding of up to 112 aircraft with a potential value of approximately $7.9 billion.
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Sikorsky President Mick Maurer speaks during a ceremony at Sikorsky Aircraft, in Stratford, Conn., USA.
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Stratford, Connecticut, USA - June 26, 2014
Sikorsky Aircraft, a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX), has been awarded a U.S. Air Force contract to develop new combat search and rescue helicopters.
Sikorsky will develop a derivative of the UH-60M BLACK HAWK model for the Air Force’s rescue mission.
The award of an estimated $1.28 billion Engineering & Manufacturing Development (EMD) contract includes development and integration of the rescue mission systems; delivery of four Combat Rescue Helicopters; as well as seven aircrew and maintainer training systems.
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Sikorsky will develop a derivative of the UH-60M BLACK HAWK model for the Air Force’s rescue mission. June 2014.
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Initial training of Air Force aircrew and maintainers and five Combat Rescue Helicopters are also expected to be delivered by 2020, once additional aircraft and training options are exercised.
This contract is the first step in the eventual production and fielding of up to 112 aircraft with a potential value of approximately $7.9 billion.
Eventual production quantities would be determined year-by-year over the life of the program, based on funding allocations set by Congress and the U.S. Department of Defense acquisition priorities.
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HH-60G PAVE HAWK helicopters.
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“We are honored that the Air Force has selected Sikorsky to develop and build the new Combat Rescue Helicopter,” said Sikorsky President Mick Maurer.
“Since 1943, Sikorsky has proudly provided the combat rescue helicopter platform to enable the Air Force to perform one of its most important and sacred missions – bringing our downed service members home safely. I’m tremendously pleased that we will continue to do so for years to come.”
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S-76A Helicopter over New York City bridge.
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The Air Force announced in 2010 that it would replace its aging HH-60G PAVE HAWK helicopters.
Sikorsky, joined by Lockheed Martin as the major subsystems supplier, offered a UH-60M derivative to replace the venerable PAVE HAWK, also made by Sikorsky, as the Air Force’s new Combat Rescue Helicopter.
The aircraft features increased internal fuel capability, compared with today’s HH-60G helicopter, thereby giving the CRH-60 the required range, while increasing its internal cabin space.
Like the UH-60M helicopter, the aircraft will feature T700-GE-701D engines, composite wide-chord main rotor blades, and fatigue- and corrosion-resistant machined aero-structures to sustain maneuverability at high density altitudes.
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Sikorsky Aerospace Services Announces Teaming Agreement with Saab to Support Sweden’s BLACK HAWK Helicopters UH-60M.
(pictured left) Lars-Erik Wige, Sr. VP, Head of Business Area Support and Services, Saab AB with David Adler, President, Sikorsky Aerospace Services.
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“We are proud to expand our long-standing relationship with the U.S. Air Force and Sikorsky, providing a new aircraft system capable of performing the vital personnel recovery missions, including combat rescue and casualty evacuation,” said Dale Bennett, executive vice president of Lockheed Martin’s Mission Systems and Training business.
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UH-60A Black Hawk string flies over mountains.
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Sikorsky has produced more than 700 H-60M BLACK HAWK helicopters for the U.S. government and militaries worldwide, since production aircraft deliveries began in 2007.
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., based in Stratford, Connecticut, is a world leader in helicopter design, manufacture, and service.
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Troops exit a UH-60A Black Hawk.
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United Technologies Corp., based in Hartford, Connecticut, provides a broad range of high technology products and support services to the aerospace and building systems industries.
Sikorsky Media Contact:
Judy Senechal
Office: +1 203-386-6335
Mobile: +1 860-841-2793
Judith.Senechal@Sikorsky.com
Mick Maurer
President of Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation
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Sikorsky President Mick Maurer
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Mick Maurer is President of Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation.
Maurer joined Sikorsky in 2000 and also has served as Vice President, Marketing & Strategic Planning; Vice President, Commercial Programs; Senior Vice President, Operations; and President of Sikorsky's military business.
Maurer started his United Technologies Corporation career in 1989 at Otis Elevator where he held various positions in sales, marketing, engineering and operations.
Prior to joining United Technologies, Maurer served as an officer in the U.S. Navy's nuclear submarine program, performed research at Los Alamos National Laboratory and taught physics at the U. S. Naval Academy.
He serves on the board of directors for the American Helicopter Society, Bridgeport Hospital, Junior Achievement of Western Connecticut and is co-chair of the governing board for the MIT Leaders for Global Operations program.
Maurer holds a bachelor's degree in physics from the U.S. Naval Academy, a master's degree in electrical engineering from Johns Hopkins University and a master's degree in business administration from Stanford University.
Source: Sikorsky Aircraft
http://www.sikorsky.com/About+Sikorsky/News
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