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CH-53K: The U.S. Marines' HLR Helicopter Program
The HLR program calls for new-build helicopters derived from the CH-53E Super Stallion, with initial flight tests in 2010-2011, and initial operating capability in 2014-2015. To fulfill that goal, Sikorsky received $3.04 billion for System Development and Demonstration (SDD), to include 4 SDD aircraft, 1 ground test vehicle, and associated program management and test support. US Navy PMA-261 is responsible for the program, and the current program manager as of February 2010 is Capt. Rick Muldoon. He has been the program manager for over 3 years.