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Air Force

Air Force Looking To Accelerate UH-1N Replacement Program

Pat Host

Thursday, August 18th, 2016

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Air Force Looking To Accelerate UH-1N Replacement Program

The Air Force wants to replace its aging UH-1N helicopter. Photo: Air Force.

The Air Force is looking for opportunities to accelerate the UH-1N helicopter replacement program, according to a service spokesman.Maj. Robert Leese said in a recent email the service plans to award a contract in fiscal year 2018 with initial aircraft deliveries to the first operational base anticipated in the fiscal years 2020-21 timeframe. Leese said the total procurement quantities, schedule to contract award and cost will be finalized when the acquisition strategy is approved in the August to September timeframe.…

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