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AVX, L3 Submit Team Proposal For Future Army ‘Knife Fighter’ Helicopter

AVX, L3 Submit Team Proposal For Future Army ‘Knife Fighter’ Helicopter
Illustration shows patented AVX design for UTILITY Mode JMR. With clean aerodynamics and highest performance value for lowest cost, the AVX answers the Army's question about the FVL (Future of Vertical Lift).

AVX Aircraft Company and L3 [LLL] have submitted a joint proposal for the Army’s Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) competitive prototype program that seeks a next-generation armed scout helicopter to replace the already retired OH-58D Kiowa Warrior.The AVX/L3 pitch combines AVX Aircraft’s coaxial rotor design and propulsion system with L3’s systems engineering, weapons, sensor and communications systems integration and full-rate production capabilities, the companies said in a statement.“The L3/AVX FARA proposal demonstrates our commitment to provide innovative solutions for the…

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