Sikorsky completes delivery of new presidential helicopters

STRATFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — The U.S. Marine Corps formally accepted the next presidential helicopter built by Sikorsky, who’s headquartered in Stratford.

“Once again, Sikorsky’s highly-skilled employees have shown their ability to innovate, manufacture and deliver these next-generation VH-92A presidential helicopters that will be operating worldwide in support of presidential missions well into the future,” Richard Benton, Sikorsky vice president and general manager, said.

Helicopters built by Sikorsky have flown every U.S. president since 1957. This aircraft, which is a VH-92A helicopter, will transport the President, Vice President and other officials.

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