The Sikorsky/Lockheed Martin VH-92 Patriot [4] is an American helicopter operated in the United States Marine Corps' Marine One U.S. presidential transport fleet. It is a militarized variant of the Sikorsky S-92 and is larger than the former Marine One helicopters.

The VH-92A executes the presidential world-wide vertical-lift mission using an FAA-certified S-92 aircraft with an enhanced mission communications system and an executive interior.

Feb 25, 2020 · The new Marine One, also referred to as VH-92A, is the next-generation presidential transport helicopter being developed for the US Marine Corps (USMC). It will replace the ageing VH-3D presidential helicopter in service with the USMC.

Aug 19, 2024 · U.S. President Joe Biden has used the Sikorsky VH-92A Patriot as Marine One for the first time, just after the last of 23 VH-92A airframes were delivered to the U.S. Marine Corps. The...

VH-92A replaces the legacy fleet of VH-3D and VH-60N aircraft flown by Marine Helicopter Squadron One (HMX-1) to perform the Presidential Transport mission. The VH-92A is transportable via a single Air Force C-17 cargo aircraft to worldwide locations.

Aug 20, 2024 · On Monday, a VH-92A Patriot assigned to the “Nighthawks” of Marine Helicopter Squadron (HMX) One flew President Joe Biden from Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport to Solider Field to speak at the Democratic National Convention.

Oct 5, 2022 · VH-92A program of record is 23 aircraft (21 operational aircraft and two test aircraft). The VH-92A Patriot™ is a FAA-certified S-92 aircraft with an enhanced mission communications system and...

Aug 19, 2024 · The VH-92A program ensures long-term affordability by utilizing the FAA certified Sikorsky S-92 aircraft, which is best-in-class for safety and reliability. The S-92 aircraft was modified at Sikorsky facilities in Owego, New York, and Stratford, Connecticut for the VH-92A mission based on government-defined requirements.

Aug 19, 2024 · In May 2014, PMA-274, with approval from the Navy, awarded Sikorsky a contract to build the next presidential helicopter, the VH-92A, a derivative of the commercial S-92. The new presidential...

Jul 14, 2023 · Sikorsky’s VH-92A Patriot helicopter is set to take over the Marine One mission completely by 2024. Designed as a successor to the existing VH-3D Sea King and VH-60N White Hawk helicopters, the VH-92A aims to assume the mission of providing helicopter transportation for the President of the United States .