Sikorsky Light Helicopter
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From: 1 Dunghill Mansions, Putney
Sad and ultimately rather bitter: Schweizer et al v. Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation
Of course, Sikorsky's interest in the S-333 platform waned once the U.S. Navy decided to switch the Fire Scout program to the larger MQ-8C, based on the Bell 407 Fire-X platform. The S-434 program also failed to achieve any sales beyond the Saudi government, and even that customer "returned several of the four-bladed turboshaft helicopters because they were wearing out before the end of their estimated service lives."
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Of course, Sikorsky's interest in the S-333 platform waned once the U.S. Navy decided to switch the Fire Scout program to the larger MQ-8C, based on the Bell 407 Fire-X platform. The S-434 program also failed to achieve any sales beyond the Saudi government, and even that customer "returned several of the four-bladed turboshaft helicopters because they were wearing out before the end of their estimated service lives."
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From: Poplar Grove, IL, USA
Don't forget all the X2 work that was done in Elmira in the $15 million upgraded completions/Hawk Works in 2007
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From: Earth
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From: Poplar Grove, IL, USA
I'm familiar with the acronym for the Military Derivative Completion Center but you lost me on RP. I didn't know anybody back east had them confused. When I went out to Schweizer I still had a big network from the mother ship - 16 years full time there plus another 4 between being a security guard and a co-op. Back to the thread though, I hope they are successful.
