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GE makes engines for King Stallion Lot Five production
GE Aviation is to produce 21 T408-GE-400 turboshaft engines and associated services in support of CH-53K King Stallion Lot Five low rate initial production aircraft, the US DoD announced on 13 January.
Work on the $101.47 million contract modification from Naval Sea Systems Command will be completed by December 2024.
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