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March 14, 2009

Sikorsky Demonstrates 'Sandblaster' Landing Technology

Goal Is To Make Landings In Blinding Conditions Safer

Sikorsky announced Thursday the successful demonstration of technology designed to enable safer helicopter landings in blinding conditions, including brownouts. Sikorsky and its "Sandblaster" project teammates -- including Honeywell International and Sierra Nevada Corp. -- performed the demonstrations at the US Army Aeroflightdynamics Directorate (AFDD), AMRDEC at Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA.

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