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Old 21st May 2019, 18:15
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There is already talk of a backlash from The Hill. Questions being asked about a stopgap -47 order to buy-out the immediate issues with the -53K and give Sikorsky time to get it right. There’s also talk of funding Boeing to examine fitting the T408 engine from the -53K to the Chinook (a subtle 2000+ hp increase per side.....) to see if, perhaps, it’s better to go straight to Block III. The other impact of stopping Block II is increased unit costs for export customers and when the US decides to reopen the line. Lots to play for.....
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