The program with no end in sight, CSAR-X, keeps on rolling along. Now, Lockheed believes it can compete with the other proposals.
http://www.aviationnow.com/aw/gener...=U.S. Navy VH-71 Optimism Could Affect CSAR-X
http://www.aviationnow.com/aw/gener...=U.S. Navy VH-71 Optimism Could Affect CSAR-X
The U.S. Navy’s optimistic prognosis for Lockheed Martin’s VH-71 could wind up having a far greater effect than on just the presidential helicopter replacement program.
One of the reasons for prime contractor Lockheed Martin’s poor finish in its attempt to win the $15 billion Air Force combat, search and rescue (CSAR-X) helicopter replacement contract was because of delays and cost increases in VH-71 work.