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Army Accepts 300th UH-72A Lakota From Airbus

Defense Daily Staff

Wednesday, May 28th, 2014

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Airbus Group said this month it delivered the Army’s the service’s 300th UH-72A Lakota helicopter, on time and on schedule. Army Project Manager for Utility Aircraft Col. Thomas Todd accepted delivery: ”Airbus has an established record of on time or ahead of schedule aircraft deliveries.Their Columbus (Miss.) facility has recorded a nine year record of excellence.” This Lakota will serve with the Missouri National Guard. The aircraft was delivered in the Security and Support (S&S) Battalion configuration, which expands the UH-72A’s capabilities…

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