WTF, that's 2 × the cost of an MH-60R....$73 million per unit. ...
WTF, that's 2 × the cost of an MH-60R.
I have to assume that's the prototype or LRIP cost, not production unit.
I think that's the crappy math of total cost/total units. I'd be interested to see what an MH-60M model costs to compare, since they're essentially buying that.
FWIW, the last new HH-60M I picked up from WPB had some paperwork indicating the cost was $18 mil.
FWIW, the last new HH-60M I picked up from WPB had some paperwork indicating the cost was $18 mil.
Yeah. That is why I put FWIW (for what it's worth).The paperwork you signed has only the costs from the MY contract. The price as quoted above has development costs rolled in.
"King Stallion" was unveiled today by Sikorsky officially. Looks like a badass bit of machine for my green brethren. Ospreys, Cobras, Hueys, King Stallions, quite an amazing fleet of helos/tiltrotors.
http://www.stripes.com/news/us/sikorsky-unveils-its-new-king-stallion-heavy-lift-helicopter-1.281751
that must be one stout transmission....Looks like the 53K is having some extra problems - then again, that is to be expected when designing a gearbox to hold 24,000 HP....
http://blog.ctnews.com/financialmines/2015/04/20/report-first-flight-delayed-for-sikorsky-chopper/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_term=*Situation Report&utm_campaign=SitRep0422
According to all knowing Wikipedia - USAF will have more -60s than the 160th.I meant the tricked out 160th versions with the probe and the gucci mission equipment. I imagine that option package adds a bit to the MSRP. Add in the Air Force doesn't have the numbers like the Army to spread the development costs over, and the high price quoted above sorta makes sense.