Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Lockheed Martin VH-71 Kestrel

The Lockheed Martin VH-71 Kestrel is a variant of the AgustaWestland AW101 (formerly EH101), that was being developed to replace the United States Marine Corps' Marine One Presidential transport fleet. It was being produced by the Lockheed Martin-led "US101 Team" of Lockheed Martin Systems Integration - Owego, AgustaWestland and Bell Helicopter.

In February 2009, President Obama asked Secretary of Defense Robert Gates about placing the project on hold or canceling it because of its high cost.At the time, the projected total cost of the 28 helicopters planned under the program was over $13 billion.In June 2009, the U.S. Navy terminated the contract and said remaining funds would be spent to upgrade to the existing Presidential fleet of VH-3D and VH-60N helicopters.
Lockheed Martin VH-71 Kestrel

Lockheed Martin VH-71 Kestrel

Lockheed Martin VH-71 Kestrel

Lockheed Martin VH-71 Kestrel

Lockheed Martin VH-71 Kestrel

Lockheed Martin VH-71 Kestrel

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