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Old 21st Oct 2023, 05:57
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Commando Cody
 
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For Lonewolf 50: Agree. UH-60 and AH-64 can wait for T901, they can carry out their present duties with the T700. For FARA, though, without the T901 there's no program because that aircraft can't exist without it. I would opine that the biggest reason for FLRAA being late was waiting for Sikorsky.

Yes, it's already FY2024, but it's not CY2024. With only one engine delivered and the second not scheduled before the end of October, I don't consider it very likely both competitors will get in the air before the end of 2023.
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