Dossier
VH-92A Patriot
Coverage of VH-92A Patriot in the Nexus archive.
- See the $6 million Lockheed-funded helipad the White House is getting to protect its lawn from Marine One
The White House is constructing a permanent granite helipad on the South Lawn, funded by Sikorsky Aircraft (a Lockheed Martin subsidiary), to accommodate newer, more powerful Marine One helicopters that damage the grass. President Trump stated the $5-6 million project will protect the lawn and noted Sikorsky's financial contribution due to underestimating the helicopters' power.
- Trump planning to build helipad at White House for new Marine One: Reports
President Trump plans to build a helipad at the White House for the new Marine One helicopter, VH-92A Patriot. The plan was discussed according to multiple reports, including The Wall Street Journal. The new helipad is intended for the president's use.