Sikorsky to Provide Aerial Refueling Capability for USAF H-60 Helicopters

(Stratford, Conn., September 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Sikorsky Aerospace Services today announced a contract to supply the U.S. Air Force with 13 aerial refueling assemblies for H-60 helicopters. Sikorsky Aerospace Services is the worldwide aftermarket division of Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX).

"The refuel assemblies enable in-flight aircraft refueling, which increases the helicopters' range, saving valuable time and expanding the mission and role of the aircraft," said George Mitchell, Director, Sikorsky Aerospace Services, Material Logistics and Spares.

Sikorsky Aerospace Services supplies the fuel probe assemblies as an aftermarket option for H-60 aircraft. The contract value is approximately $2 million.

Source : Sikorsky Aircraft Corp.

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