The document discusses a proposed upgrade to the Blackhawk helicopter called the VTDP Compound Helo. The upgrade is said to provide a 50% increase in speed, 130% increase in combat radius, and ability for self-deployment over 96 hours. This would half the cost of new aircraft while providing greater payload, range, survivability and faster MEDEVAC capabilities. Diagrams show how adding wings and a propeller can reduce rotor load to increase speed and range in hover and forward flight.

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ong Range Blackhawk Compound Helo
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VTDP Compound Helo Flight Demo Program Offers Affordable Upgrade to Blackhawks
to Meet Future Force Requirements
50% Increase in Speed
130% Increase Combat Radius
Self Deployment 96 Hours UH-60 Modified As
ncreased Payload & Range Compound Helo
Greater Survivability
Faster MEDEVAC
½ Cost of New Aircraft
Wing & Prop Reduces Rotor Load Increasing Speed and Range

3. Hover Forward Flight

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CURRENT UH-60L = 192 hrs
UH-60L/VTDP = 96 hrs Meets
TRADOC PAM 525-66 Requirements
Frees Up C-17 Sorties Enhancing UA/UE Deployment

5. 1000 km
500 km
Higher Speed Allows Troop Assault
Using Less Aircraft
500 km 200 km
500 km
Syria
Iran
200 km Baghdad
500 km
1000 km
200 km
Speed Reduces Force Structure
Required to Project & Sustain
Vertical Maneuver at Operational Depths 1000 km