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Bell Helicopter Reveals Tiltrotor As JMR Vertical Lift Tech Demonstrator

By Cal Biesecker

Thursday, April 11th, 2013

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Bell Helicopter [TXT] yesterday unveiled the Bell V-280 ValorTM, it is tiltrotor offering for the Joint Multi Role/Future Vertical Lift (FVL) Technology Demonstrator (JMR/TD). “The introduction of the Bell V-280 Valor underscores our commitment to our military customers,” said John Garrison, president and CEO at Bell Helicopter, at the 2013 Army Aviation Association of America’s Annual Professional Forum and Exposition in Fort Worth, Texas. “The Bell V-280’s unmatched capabilities in speed, range and payload, and its operational agility combine to…

Congress

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Pentagon

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