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Army

Army, Bell Helicopter, Complete Kiowa Warrior Safety Enhancement Program

By Cal Biesecker

Wednesday, September 28th, 2011

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Bell Helicopter Textron [TXT] and the Army Armed Scout Helicopter program office yesterday said the final Safety Enhancement Program (SEP) OH-58D was completed and delivered to the Army as part of the Kiowa Warrior refresh program. There were 13 years of on time deliveries for the program. "Delivering each of the 292 Kiowa Warriors on time and on budget is an enormous accomplishment,” said Col. Robert Grigsby, Army Armed Scout Helicopter project manager. “This feat is a true reflection of…

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