Rotorcraft
Sikorsky Completes Design Review of HH-60W Training Systems
The training regimen for the U.S. Air Force's new combat search-and-rescue helicopter includes full-motion simulators and other devices.
Sikorsky expects to conduct the first flight of the new HH-60W CSAR helicopter in late 2018. (Image: Lockheed Martin)
Sikorsky expects to conduct the first flight of the new HH-60W CSAR helicopter in late 2018. (Image: Lockheed Martin)

Lockheed Martin’s Sikorsky division has completed the critical design review (CDR) of training systems for the HH-60W helicopter that will perform future combat search-and-rescue missions for the U.S. Air Force. Completing the design review allows the program to begin assembly, test and evaluation of the training systems, the company announced on October 25.