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chopper2004
3rd Aug 2017, 20:03
http://news.lockheedmartin.com/2017-08-03-VH-92A-Presidential-Helicopter-Achieves-First-Flight?linkId=100000000702423

OttoRotate
3rd Aug 2017, 22:01
Seems a bit anti-climactic. The airframe flew and received initial airworthiness in basic production configuration last year. This is the first time an airframe with the structural modifications unique to the presidential design has flown. It will now receive classified modifications and fly at least one more time before mods are complete.

rotormatic
24th Nov 2021, 02:04
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-11-23/president-s-new-copter-hits-setback-it-s-unreliable-in-a-crisis

rrekn
24th Nov 2021, 06:06
Mainly due to the communication systems, not anything to do with the actual airframe.

Standard mission system integration problems....

SansAnhedral
24th Nov 2021, 16:12
Mainly due to the communication systems, not anything to do with the actual airframe.

Standard mission system integration problems....

From the article:

instability, cabin interior flaws, frequent maintenance inspections and rear air-stair door components contributed to low aircraft availability

PANews
25th Nov 2021, 10:35
It may be assumed that the 'losing' crew from the larger EH-101 based VH-71 version of the Presidential helicopter replacement 2008 may be quietly sniggering in the background.

212man
25th Nov 2021, 11:30
It may be assumed that the 'losing' crew from the larger EH-101 based VH-71 version of the Presidential helicopter replacement 2008 may be quietly sniggering in the background.
Without any doubt!