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Navy/USMC

Marines Release RFI For Future Attack/Utility Aircraft, Bell Interested With V-280

By Matthew Beinart

Tuesday, September 17th, 2019

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Marines Release RFI For Future Attack/Utility Aircraft, Bell Interested With V-280

The V-280 Valor. Bell photo.

QUANTICO, Va--The Marine Corps on Monday detailed its program to find a new Attack Utility Replacement Aircraft (AURA) that will likely replace its AH-1Z and UH-1Y helicopters, with plans to award contracts through 2023 to advance concept designs. The AURA effort is likely to pull from the Army’s experience working toward its next-generational Future Vertical Lift platforms, while the Marine Corps also looks for a new platform capable of reaching extended ranges and speed to keep up with its V-22…

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