VXX, officially the Presidential Helicopter Replacement Program, is a procurement program to replace aging Marine One helicopters that transport the President of the United States. The current VH-3 helicopters have aging airframes, having entered service with United States Marine CorpsMarine Helicopter Squadron One (HMX-1) in 1963. The VH-3D replaced the VH-3A by 1976.[6] The smaller VH-60N entered service in 1987.[7] On 7 May 2014, it was announced that the Sikorsky VH-92 had won the VXX competition.[8]
A VH-71 test aircraft at Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico, October 2005A developmental Sikorsky VH-92A helicopter conducts landing and take-off testing at the White House South Lawn in September 2018
The September 11 attacks on the U.S. led to widespread agreement that the Marine One helicopter fleet needed significant upgrades to its communication, transportation, and security systems. But these could not be made due to the weight already added to the aircraft.[9] In 2002, it was proposed to replace the current helicopters. The U.S. Department of Defense issued a request for proposals (RFP) for the VXX helicopter on 18 December 2003 for the supply of 23 helicopters to replace the eleven VH-3Ds and eight VH-60Ns of USMC HMX-1 squadron. In November 2002, the White House asked the Secretary of Defense to accelerate the development of the new aircraft, and DOD said it would have a new aircraft ready by the end of 2008.[9] To do so, DOD asked bidders to begin development and production at the same time.[10]
AgustaWestland and Sikorsky responded to the RFP. Sikorsky proposed the VH-92, a variant of the H-92 Superhawk. On January 28, 2005 the Department of Defense announced that it had selected the US101 for the VXX program. The US101 team was awarded a US$1.7 billion contract for the VXX system development and demonstration (SDD) phase.[11] The Lockheed Martin and AgustaWestlandAW101-based US101 bid was given the military designation VH-71 Kestrel in mid-2005.[12]
The replacement cost of the fleet was estimated at $6.1 billion when the VH-71 contracts were signed in 2005. However, by March 2008 the cost of the new 28 helicopter fleet was projected to total US$11.2 billion, or roughly US$400 million per helicopter.[13][14] Political controversy began in February 2009 amid calls for fiscal restraint, and, as a result, President Barack Obama announced that he had instructed Defense Secretary Robert Gates to review the helicopter situation and on 6 April 2009, Gates announced the ending of VH-71 funding, after nine aircraft had already been built at a cost of about US$600 million each.[4]
In February 2010, the U.S. Navy issued a request for information (RFI) to the aviation industry. Responses would be used to restart the VXX contest.[5] In April 2010, Sikorsky and Lockheed Martin announced they would team in offering the VH-92.[15][16] In June, Boeing announced it was considering a licensed version of the AgustaWestland AW101, on which the VH-71 was based, to be built in the United States. Boeing was also considering the Bell-Boeing V-22 Osprey and Boeing CH-47 Chinook for the presidential VXX program.[17][18][19] Whichever platform were picked would be expected to be delivered between 2017 and 2023.[20]
On 23 November 2012, Naval Air Systems Command released a draft request for proposals for a new VXX program.[21] The new requirements lowered the number of people the helicopter had to carry, shortened its range, and simplified its communications. By mid-2013, Boeing, Bell Helicopter and AgustaWestland declined to take part in the project. Only Sikorsky seemed likely to bid on the VXX contract.[22]
On 7 May 2014, the Navy announced that the Sikorsky VH-92 had won the VXX competition, ahead of other potential competitors who decided not to submit a proposal.[8] Subsequent to the VXX competition affairs, in November 2015, Lockheed Martin acquired Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation.
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VXX officially the Presidential Helicopter Replacement Program is a procurement program to replace aging Marine One helicopters that transport the President of the United States The current VH 3 helicopters have aging airframes having entered service with United States Marine Corps Marine Helicopter Squadron One HMX 1 in 1963 The VH 3D replaced the VH 3A by 1976 6 The smaller VH 60N entered service in 1987 7 On 7 May 2014 it was announced that the Sikorsky VH 92 had won the VXX competition 8 Presidential Helicopter Replacement Program VXX A Sikorsky VH 3D Sea King and VH 60NGeneral informationProject forPresidential transport helicopterIssued byUnited States Navy 1 ServiceUnited States Marine CorpsProposalsLockheed Martin US 101 Sikorsky VH 92 2 PrototypesLockheed Martin VH 71 Kestrel Sikorsky VH 92RequirementVXX Mission Needs Statement September 16 1999 HistoryInitiatedDecember 18 2003 RFP 3 ConcludedApril 6 2009 4 OutcomeRound 1 Lockheed Martin VH 71 Kestrel selected for production but result protested VH 71 canceled 5 Round 2 Sikorsky VH 92 PatriotA VH 71 test aircraft at Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico October 2005A developmental Sikorsky VH 92A helicopter conducts landing and take off testing at the White House South Lawn in September 2018 Contents 1 History 2 See also 3 References 4 External linksHistory editThe September 11 attacks on the U S led to widespread agreement that the Marine One helicopter fleet needed significant upgrades to its communication transportation and security systems But these could not be made due to the weight already added to the aircraft 9 In 2002 it was proposed to replace the current helicopters The U S Department of Defense issued a request for proposals RFP for the VXX helicopter on 18 December 2003 for the supply of 23 helicopters to replace the eleven VH 3Ds and eight VH 60Ns of USMC HMX 1 squadron In November 2002 the White House asked the Secretary of Defense to accelerate the development of the new aircraft and DOD said it would have a new aircraft ready by the end of 2008 9 To do so DOD asked bidders to begin development and production at the same time 10 AgustaWestland and Sikorsky responded to the RFP Sikorsky proposed the VH 92 a variant of the H 92 Superhawk On January 28 2005 the Department of Defense announced that it had selected the US101 for the VXX program The US101 team was awarded a US 1 7 billion contract for the VXX system development and demonstration SDD phase 11 The Lockheed Martin and AgustaWestland AW101 based US101 bid was given the military designation VH 71 Kestrel in mid 2005 12 The replacement cost of the fleet was estimated at 6 1 billion when the VH 71 contracts were signed in 2005 However by March 2008 the cost of the new 28 helicopter fleet was projected to total US 11 2 billion or roughly US 400 million per helicopter 13 14 Political controversy began in February 2009 amid calls for fiscal restraint and as a result President Barack Obama announced that he had instructed Defense Secretary Robert Gates to review the helicopter situation and on 6 April 2009 Gates announced the ending of VH 71 funding after nine aircraft had already been built at a cost of about US 600 million each 4 In February 2010 the U S Navy issued a request for information RFI to the aviation industry Responses would be used to restart the VXX contest 5 In April 2010 Sikorsky and Lockheed Martin announced they would team in offering the VH 92 15 16 In June Boeing announced it was considering a licensed version of the AgustaWestland AW101 on which the VH 71 was based to be built in the United States Boeing was also considering the Bell Boeing V 22 Osprey and Boeing CH 47 Chinook for the presidential VXX program 17 18 19 Whichever platform were picked would be expected to be delivered between 2017 and 2023 20 On 23 November 2012 Naval Air Systems Command released a draft request for proposals for a new VXX program 21 The new requirements lowered the number of people the helicopter had to carry shortened its range and simplified its communications By mid 2013 Boeing Bell Helicopter and AgustaWestland declined to take part in the project Only Sikorsky seemed likely to bid on the VXX contract 22 On 7 May 2014 the Navy announced that the Sikorsky VH 92 had won the VXX competition ahead of other potential competitors who decided not to submit a proposal 8 Subsequent to the VXX competition affairs in November 2015 Lockheed Martin acquired Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation See also editOrganization of the United States Marine CorpsReferences edit A VXX Program System Development amp Demonstration SDD Phase FedBizOpps August 26 2003 Archived from the original on March 9 2012 Cortes Lorenzo Navy Likely To Delay VXX Decision Until Next Year Defense Daily November 17 2004 Cortes Lorenzo Navy Issues Formal RFP For Presidential Transport Replacement Defense Daily December 22 2003 a b Pentagon Seeks Defense Budget Overhaul CBS News Associated Press April 6 2009 Archived from the original on January 13 2024 a b Trimble Stephen February 18 2010 New VXX competition reveals changes for US presidential helicopter FlightGlobal Archived from the original on April 22 2021 VH 3D Sea King Helicopter U S Navy Archived from the original on January 28 2023 McCurdy Christen February 19 2020 Sikorsky lands 470 8M deal for presidential helicopter upgrade United Press International Archived from the original on February 20 2020 Retrieved October 12 2021 a b Majumdar Dave May 7 2014 Sikorsky Wins 1 24 Billion Contract for Presidential Helo U S Naval Institute Archived from the original on September 23 2023 Retrieved May 7 2014 a b GAO 11 380R Defense Acquisitions Application of Lessons Learned and Best Practices in the Presidential Helicopter Program PDF U S Government Accountability Office March 25 2011 p 2 Archived PDF from the original on June 9 2023 Retrieved September 9 2013 Aitoro Jill R March 28 2011 Failed helicopter program revisited Washington Business Journal 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Latest Entry For Navy s Presidential Helo RFI Defense Daily Archived from the original on December 5 2020 Reed John May 5 2010 Boeing to make new multiyear Osprey offer Marine Corps Times Archived from the original on January 3 2013 Retrieved May 6 2010 Trimble Stephen June 8 2010 Boeing says AW101 one of its three options for VXX FlightGlobal Archived from the original on September 26 2023 Retrieved June 10 2010 Sanborn James K May 11 2011 New helos Osprey heading for HMX 1 Marine Corps Times Archived from the original on September 6 2012 Retrieved May 13 2011 Request for proposals issued in VXX Presidential Helicopter Replacement Program Vertical Magazine May 6 2013 Archived from the original on January 13 2024 Retrieved January 13 2024 Drew Christopher July 28 2013 Few Suitors to Build a New Marine One The New York Times Archived from the original on December 19 2023 Collins Gail May 14 2009 Trouble on Air Obama NY Times External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related 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