Sikorsky [UTX] will respond to the Air Force’s latest attempt to replace its HH-60 helicopter with a modified UH-60M Black Hawk, according to a company official. Tim Healy, Sikorsky’s director of Air Force programs, said in a phone interview recently that he believes the modified UH-60M is the best replacement because it is a proven commodity. “We’re compliant with the Air Force’s requirements, we’re very low risk, very low cost, technically compliant and it’s a proven platform for the Air…
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