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Singapore Airshow 2018: Continued rise of the Hawks

12th February 2018 - 06:00 GMT | by Wendell Minnick in Singapore

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The Black Hawk continues to expand in options for customers and it is enjoying increased sales in the Asia-Pacific region, according to a press conference by Sikorsky at this week’s Singapore Airshow.

Almost 40 years after its entry into service with the US military, Black Hawk utility helicopters and Seahawk maritime helicopters continue to grow in reliability, lethality and mission capability, said a company spokesperson.

The presentation, dubbed ‘Continued Rise of the Hawk – Increasing Capabilities and Missions’, included announcements for orders for more aerial firefighting S-70 Black Hawks for fire departments in California; Sikorsky’s integration of a sophisticated weapons

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Wendell Minnick

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Wendell Minnick


Wendell Minnick (顏文德) was Shephard's Senior Asia Correspondent throughout 2017 and 2018. Wendell is an …

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