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I wondered the same thing about the numbering-

620 because it's part of the Air Wing (obviously...)

BUNO ending in xxx because I that leaves it more flexible. DD-963 (lead ship in class) was laid down after DD-964, but, long story... so, yeah, keep it flexible. I wonder if the data plate is held on by rivets or by screws- for easy removal- just kidding!
 
Jim123 said:
I wondered the same thing about the numbering-

620 because it's part of the Air Wing (obviously...)

BUNO ending in xxx because I that leaves it more flexible. DD-963 (lead ship in class) was laid down after DD-964, but, long story... so, yeah, keep it flexible. I wonder if the data plate is held on by rivets or by screws- for easy removal- just kidding!
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Clearly a shoutout to the best avionics shop in town...620 ?
 
wink said:
And the BUNO on the tail ends in XXX.
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I'm guessing that picture was taken before delivery, since it's in PA and not FL. From what I saw in the release headline today, the ceremony was up in PA today, and I'm betting that picture was taken before today since it's been post-processed like crazy.
 
Gatordev said:
I'm guessing that picture was taken before delivery, since it's in PA and not FL. From what I saw in the release headline today, the ceremony was up in PA today, and I'm betting that picture was taken before today since it's been post-processed like crazy.
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Saw on LinkedIn that side number 610 was the first aircraft delivered by Leonardo to the USN today, 6/10.

Is there any method to the madness of how 57s are numbered currently?
 
Interesting, so now the NAVAIR press release says it was in Phili, but the picture is clearly Whiting. I give up trying to figure this out.
 
I would normally make a snide comment about the press getting things wrong, but it's not like these press releases weren't generated and sanitized by the manufacturer. Seriously, Leonardo, get your shit straight.
 
Is the cockpit of the new helo less cramped than the TH-57? Curious if they update the anthro tables if so.
 
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