VH-3D
Mission
Executive transport of the President, Vice President, Cabinet, and foreign dignitaries
Description
VH-3D includes Day/night/all-weather operations, self-contained navigation system, GPS, TCAS, survivability systems, and crash-survivable flight information recorder sensor, and carries no weapons. Communications include extensive secure and non-secure communication systems; and EMP hardening. Currently out of production.
Specifications
Fuselage Length: 54 feet, 9 inches
Overall Length: 72 feet, 8 inches
Height: 16 feet, 10 inches
Max Gross Weight: 21,500 pounds
Speed: 161 miles/hour (140 knots)
Power Plant: 2 General Electric T58-GE-400B turboshaft engines
Crew: 2 pilots, 1 crew chief
Contractor: Sikorsky Aircraft
Program Status:
Production Phase: Sustainment
Inventory: 11
Program Office Description
The Presidential Helicopters Program Office has the ultimate responsibility of providing safe and timely helicopter transportation for the president and vice president of the United States, heads of state and other official parties.
Contact Information
Naval Air Systems Command
PEO(A) Public Affairs Officer
47123 Buse Road, Bldg 2272
Patuxent River, MD 20670-1547
For Aviation & Technical Support:
CONUS Toll-Free: 1-877-418-6824
OCONUS: DSN 510-428-6824
Option 1 (Aviation)
Option 2 (Maintenance/Technical)
NAVAIR Warfighter Response Center Help Desk
Public Affairs:
(301) 995-2774
Program Manager