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Yes, Abraham, we already know that AVX is building a technology demonstrator and we already know that Sikorsky/Boeing and Bell are also going to build technology demonstrators for JMR/FVL Medium. You don't need to pick the nit that the program is only in the TD (Technology Demonstrator) phase. We all know that.But this isn't a pure research and development program like a NASA program. The United States Army and Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) intend to have a rotorcraft at the end of this program that will replace the Sikorsky S-70 family (UH-60 and variants). This program may result in the production of 2,000 to 4,000 rotorcraft during its lifetime. So forgive us if we speculate on which of the companies can start delivering 2,000 to 4,000 rotocraft beginning in 2027-28 timeframe. At the present time, AVX only has paper concepts and no production infrastructure. Of course, this can all change if the United States Army chooses AVX for JMR/FVL Medium. AVX could also be bought by another established aerospace or defense film. But Sikorsky/Boeing and Bell are already established players in the military helicopter market. In the software industry, AVX's concept would be known as vaporware. Since its creation in 2005, has AVX Aircraft Company produced any aircraft or rotorcraft? Is it just surviving on venture capital and United States Army R&D contracts to keep the lights on and pay its employees while it develops concepts for civil and military rotorcraft? However you look at it, AVX Aircraft Company is the dark horse in this competition. A lot has to happen to AVX Aircraft Company before it can manufacture and deliver 2,000 to 4,000 rotorcraft to the United States Army and JSOC.
Yes, Abraham, we already know that AVX is building a technology demonstrator and we already know that Sikorsky/Boeing and Bell are also going to build technology demonstrators for JMR/FVL Medium. You don't need to pick the nit that the program is only in the TD (Technology Demonstrator) phase. We all know that.
But this isn't a pure research and development program like a NASA program. The United States Army and Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) intend to have a rotorcraft at the end of this program that will replace the Sikorsky S-70 family (UH-60 and variants). This program may result in the production of 2,000 to 4,000 rotorcraft during its lifetime. So forgive us if we speculate on which of the companies can start delivering 2,000 to 4,000 rotocraft beginning in 2027-28 timeframe. At the present time, AVX only has paper concepts and no production infrastructure. Of course, this can all change if the United States Army chooses AVX for JMR/FVL Medium. AVX could also be bought by another established aerospace or defense film. But Sikorsky/Boeing and Bell are already established players in the military helicopter market. In the software industry, AVX's concept would be known as vaporware. Since its creation in 2005, has AVX Aircraft Company produced any aircraft or rotorcraft? Is it just surviving on venture capital and United States Army R&D contracts to keep the lights on and pay its employees while it develops concepts for civil and military rotorcraft? However you look at it, AVX Aircraft Company is the dark horse in this competition. A lot has to happen to AVX Aircraft Company before it can manufacture and deliver 2,000 to 4,000 rotorcraft to the United States Army and JSOC.
