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X2 Demonstrator Leads Way To Future Sikorsky Rotorcraft

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Tuesday, October 11th, 2011

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Sikorsky [UTX] is using the successful demonstrations of its X-2 aircraft technologies as a departure point for its strategic view of future rotorcraft, officials said. "A theme you'll see from us is the linkage of that vehicle and the technology that is being enabled by that vehicle and the demonstration to where we believe it can be applied to future rotorcraft requirements going forward," Scott Starrett, Sikorsky vice president, Government Business Development, said in an interview. The company has the…

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