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Marine One: hovering tests for the VH-71A

Washington, USA – Trials on the US-101 prototypes go on

A test flight for the VH-71A has been recently performed. It is the future Marine One (US Presidential helicopter) dedicated version of the AgustaWestland EH-101 with its new name which replaces the previous US-101. Trials have been started on the prototypes and the recent test dealt with hovering autopilot reliability, an essential device both for vehicle’s versatility and its safety. Aircraft will b...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 128954
Rome, Italy, 10/14/2005 12:38
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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