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AgustaWestland Lockheed Martin VH-71 Kestrel
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AgustaWestland Lockheed Martin VH-71 Kestrel

Variant of the AgustaWestland AW101

1,389 kmRange

Overview

The Lockheed Martin VH-71 Kestrel was a variant of the AgustaWestland AW101 helicopter that was being manufactured to replace the United States Marine Corps' Marine One U.S. presidential transport fleet. Originally marketed for various competitions as the US101, it was developed and manufactured in the US by a consortium headed by Lockheed Martin, consisting of Lockheed Martin Systems Integration – Owego (LMSI), AgustaWestland and Bell Helicopter.

Specifications

Dimensions

Length19.53 m

Performance

Range1,389 km

Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.

Photos

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