Other Helicopter Development

Abstract

This Program Element includes funding for the development support for improvements to current systems for CH/MH-53 and development of USMC Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) Family of Systems (FoS) formerly Attack and Utility Replacement Aircraft (AURA) capability. The H-53 is the premier heavy lift helicopter for the Marine Corps and the only operational airborne mine sweeping platform for the Navy. H-53 RDT&E efforts focus on trade studies and risk reduction measures to identify candidate survivability, safety, avionics, cargo handling, cockpit and other airframe specific improvements to extend the service life. VTOL FoS is a USMC initiative to address vertical lift capability requirements and determine feasible and affordable solutions in support of the Warfighter.

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Document Details

Document Type
R2 Budgetary Justification
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2025
Source ID
0604212N_5_1319_PB_2025
Change Summary Explanation
Cost/Technical/Schedule: 1109: FY 2025 funding decreased to $0.00- no funding requested for FY25 due to termination of Echo RDTE activities. 3406: Cost: N/A
Service Agency Name
Navy

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Organizations

  • United States Navy

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Readers

  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.
  • Naval Mine Countermeasure Systems Development.

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