The delivery signifies the completion of the program of record to deliver 23 new presidential helicopters in support of the executive lift mission. The total inventory consists of 21 operational and two test aircraft.
A Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) statement said: “This quantity allows for aircraft to be ready to support the executive lift mission, undergo various levels of maintenance, lifecycle upgrades, and provide assets for pilot/aircrew training.” US Marine Corps Brigadier General David Walsh, programme executive officer for air anti-submarine warfare, assault, and special mission programmes, said: “This helicopter not only embodies the hard work and dedication of those responsible for building and delivering the aircraft, but it will remain a recognisable patriotic asset known around the globe for safety, security, and reliability.”
The VH-92A Patriot presidential helicopter transports the president and vice-president of the United States, heads of state and other official parties. The callsign ‘Marine One’ is used whenever the US President is aboard. The VH-92A carries the famous dark green and white livery of US presidential helicopters.
US President Joe Biden took an inaugural flight aboard a VH-92A on August…
