Presidential Helicopter VH-92A

Abstract

Marine Helicopter Squadron One (HMX-1) is required to provide safe and timely transportation for the President and Vice President of the United States, heads of state and others as directed by the White House Military Office. Currently two Type, Model, Series aircraft are used by HMX-1 for the Presidential support mission - the VH-3D and the VH-60N. The VH-92A will replace the VH-3D and VH-60N. Funding supports Engineering and Manufacturing Development Phase (EMD) activities including integration of systems, production, qualification, and support of test articles, logistics products development, demonstration of system integration, interoperability, safety and utility. Two Engineering Development Model (EDM) and four System Demonstration Test Article (SDTA) aircraft will be delivered during EMD. The EDM and SDTA aircraft will be used for Developmental Test & Evaluation, Operational Testing for verification of Performance Based Specifications, airworthiness certification and Supportability Verification. The EDM aircraft will remain test aircraft for the life of the program. The SDTA aircraft will be used for Initial Operational Test and Evaluation and will be refurbished for Initial Operational Capability.

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Document Details

Document Type
Project
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2022
Source ID
3300_0604273M_5_1319_PB_2022

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  • Engineering

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