Sikorsky To Provide Aerial Refueling Capability For H-60 Helicopters

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Stratford CT (SPX) Sep 24, 2008
Sikorsky Aerospace Services has announced a contract to supply the U.S. Air Force with 13 aerial refueling assemblies for H-60 helicopters.

Sikorsky Aerospace Services is the worldwide aftermarket division of Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a subsidiary of United Technologies.

"The refuel assemblies enable in-flight aircraft refueling, which increases the helicopters' range, saving valuable time and expanding the mission and role of the aircraft," said George Mitchell, Director, Sikorsky Aerospace Services, Material Logistics and Spares.

Sikorsky Aerospace Services supplies the fuel probe assemblies as an aftermarket option for H-60 aircraft. The contract value is approximately $2 million.

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