VH-92 Patriot Getting Granite White House Helipad Will Finally Allow VH-3D Sea King To Retire
After many decades of landing on the White House lawn, Marine One will operate from a helipad, one Trump says the VH-92's maker is paying for. The post VH-92 Patriot Getting Granite White House Helipad Will Finally Allow VH-3D Sea King To Retire appeared first on TWZ .
The VH-92 Patriot helicopter program is progressing, necessitating infrastructure updates for its operational deployment.
This item is primarily logistical news about presidential transportation, with minimal broader strategic implications.
The helipad at the White House will be updated to accommodate the new presidential helicopter, allowing the retirement of an older model.
- · Sikorsky/Lockheed Martin
- · US Marine Corps
The new presidential helicopter, the VH-92 Patriot, will have a dedicated, updated landing facility.
The older VH-3D Sea King helicopters will be fully retired from presidential service.
Potential minor visibility increase for defense contractors involved in presidential transport infrastructure.
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