The Osprey keeps rolling: V-22 tests continue at Pax river

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Bell Boeing Corp is set to deliver the first production version of the V-22 Osprey tiltrotor assault aircraft for crew training purposes to the US Marine Corp. Boeing will provide the fuselage of the MV-22B Osprey which is made of aluminum and composites to attain structural strength, maintenance effectiveness and balance weight. Bell will provide the wing, empennage, nacelles and parts. Bell Boeing will eventually sell 360 assault aircraft to the Marines and provide 50 CV-22B to the Special Operations Command.

Product information, V/STOLs, Military, Bell Boeing Corp., Vertical takeoff and landing aircraft

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SH-60R prototype rolled out at Lockheed Martin Federal Systems

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Lockheed Martin Federal Systems has introduced the first prototype of the SH-60R Seahawk multimission helicopter. The former SH-60B military helicopter was developed as part of the Navy's Helicopter Master Plan and will undergo a six-month flight testing program. Small-scale production for the $2.5 billion program is expected by Mar 2000, while initial operational capability is projected in 2002.

Product introduction, Helicopters NEC (Military), Military helicopters, Lockheed Martin Federal Systems

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V-22 Osprey team focuses on January operational evaluation

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Full rate production of the V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft is dependent on its passing of operational evaluation tests set for January 2005. The final examination will determine if new military aircraft are operationally suitable and effective.

Production management, Aircraft, Military Aircraft, V-22 (Aircraft)

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