Sikorsky gets new order for U.S. Army Black Hawks

WASHINGTON, May 19 (UPI) -- Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. has been awarded an $88.1 million contract modification to exercise an option for eight UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters.

The initial contract was awarded in early 2015.

Work will be performed in Stratford, Conn., with an estimated June 2017 completion date.

The durable helicopter features balistically tolerant rotor and drive systems, anti-plow keel beams, wire strike protection and jettisonable cockpit doors, among other features.

It has also been integrated with the Army's Future Combat Systems, the company says.