Sikorsky
21 Jul, 10Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. announced today that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior (MOI) has signed a contract to procure 12 S-76DTM helicopters and has taken options to acquire eight additional S-76D aircraft. Sikorsky is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX).
The aircraft will perform security, transport and other missions. Delivery of the first helicopter is scheduled for early 2012.
“We’re truly honored to work with the MOI and proud to be announcing the largest S-76D fleet order to date,” said Shane Eddy, vice president of Sikorsky Global Helicopters. “We appreciate the opportunity to show that the S-76D helicopter will provide the superior performance and capability that the MOI requires and is well-suited for operations throughout the region.”
The S-76D helicopter is the latest model in the highly successful S-76® helicopter line. Sikorsky has produced and delivered nearly 800 S-76 helicopters. Among the S-76D helicopter’s features are all-composite, flaw-tolerant main rotor blades; an advanced Thales avionics system and autopilot; dual rotor speed for quiet mode operation with active vibration control; powerful Pratt & Whitney 210S engines; a quiet mode; and an optional Rotor Ice Protection System (RIPS) for all-weather capability. The S-76D helicopter also will offer an increase in useful load and extended range performance versus the S-76C+TM and S-76C++TM aircraft currently fielded.
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., based in Stratford, Conn., USA, is a world leader in helicopter design, manufacture and service. United Technologies Corp., based in Hartford, Conn., USA, provides a broad range of high technology products and support services to the aerospace and building systems industries.
This release contains forward looking statements that involve uncertainties and that could change including the development of new technologies and execution of contract terms. These uncertainties could affect investment decisions and outcomes.
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