UTILITY HELICOPTERS
CH-47 Chinook
_The CH-47 Chinook is a twin-engine, tandem-rotor, heavy-lift transport
helicopter in service with the US Army and other Armed Forces worldwide.
It is enabled to transport ground forces, supplies, ammunition, and
other battle-critical cargo. In addition, the CH-47 Chinook can be
employed for medical evacuation, aircraft recovery, fire fighting,
parachute drops, heavy construction, civil development, disaster relief
and search and rescue.
Through the FMS program multiple versions of the Chinook can be acquired.
Through the FMS program multiple versions of the Chinook can be acquired.
UH-60 Blackhawk
_The UH-60 utility tactical transport helicopters provide
air assault, general support, medial evacuation, command and control,
electronic warfare, and special operations support for the US Army and
allied nations. They feature lightweight armor to counter small arms
fire, as well as hardened and redundant sub-systems design for improved
survivability. The UH-60 airframe has been designed to progressively
crush on impact, protecting the crew and the passengers.
Through the FMS program multiple versions of the Blackhawk can be acquired.
Through the FMS program multiple versions of the Blackhawk can be acquired.
MH-60 Seahawk
_The MH-60 Sea Hawk is a medium lift, twin-engine, utility and assault helicopter used for anti-submarine warfare, search and rescue, drug interdiction, communications relay, medical evacuation, vertical replenishment, anti-ship warfare, cargo lift, and special operations. It is a derivative of proven UH-60 helicopter and is based aboard Carriers, Amphibious Assault Ships, Cruisers, Destroyers and Frigates.
For the Anti-Submarine Warfare role the MH-60 deploys sonobouys and torpedoes. It extends ship's detection range for Anti-Surface (against other ships) warfare. The helicopter has a crew of 3, the pilot, an airborne tactical officer and a sensor operator.
For the Anti-Submarine Warfare role the MH-60 deploys sonobouys and torpedoes. It extends ship's detection range for Anti-Surface (against other ships) warfare. The helicopter has a crew of 3, the pilot, an airborne tactical officer and a sensor operator.
HH-60 Pave Hawk
_The Pave Hawk helicopter is a derivative of proven UH-60 Blackhawk designed to provide search and rescue capability in support of downed aircrews or other isolated personnel in hostile territory. The HH-60G and MH-60G can perform missions other than war due to their versatility. These missions include civil search and rescue, emergency medical evacuation, disaster relief, international aid and counterdrug activities.
The Pave Hawk features a modified communications and navigation suite including GPS/INS/Doppler navigation, satellite communications, secure voice, and Have Quick communications. Night vision goggles, a FLIR, and automatic flight control system have been provided to the Pave Hawk for low-altitude, at night operations, as well as other refinements for all-weather operations. A retractable in-flight refueling probe and internal auxiliary fuel tanks allow extended range operations. Two side-mounted 7.62mm machine guns provide self-defense. Folding rotor blades and a 8,000 lbs hook enables carriage of external load and shipboard operations.
For improved survivability the Pave Hawk is equipped with a radar warning receiver, an infrared jammer, and chaff/flare countermeasure dispensing system.
The Pave Hawk features a modified communications and navigation suite including GPS/INS/Doppler navigation, satellite communications, secure voice, and Have Quick communications. Night vision goggles, a FLIR, and automatic flight control system have been provided to the Pave Hawk for low-altitude, at night operations, as well as other refinements for all-weather operations. A retractable in-flight refueling probe and internal auxiliary fuel tanks allow extended range operations. Two side-mounted 7.62mm machine guns provide self-defense. Folding rotor blades and a 8,000 lbs hook enables carriage of external load and shipboard operations.
For improved survivability the Pave Hawk is equipped with a radar warning receiver, an infrared jammer, and chaff/flare countermeasure dispensing system.
UH-72 Lakota
_The UH-72A Lakota is the new US Army's new light utility helicopter, named after a Native American tribe. It is in line with the US Army's tradition of giving its helicopters Indian names. The Lakota is a military version of the Eurocopter EC145. Helicopters are being manufactured by American Eurocopter. It will replace the older UH-1H Iroquois and OH-58C Kiowa helicopters. The Lakota helicopters will be used inside the USA only, supporting homeland security, disaster relief and law enforcement operations.
This helicopter has a payload capacity of 1 790 kg. It can also carry a maximum underslung load of 1 500 kg. The Lakota has a crew of two and can accommodate up to 8 troops. Alternatively it can carry two stretchers and medical attendants.
This helicopter has a payload capacity of 1 790 kg. It can also carry a maximum underslung load of 1 500 kg. The Lakota has a crew of two and can accommodate up to 8 troops. Alternatively it can carry two stretchers and medical attendants.
UH-1Y Venom
_ The UH-1Y is the latest derivative
of proven UH-1 Huey helicopter. It features a four-bladed main rotor powered by
two T700-GE-401C engines. The UH-1Y features 125% increased payload, 50%
increased cruise speed, higher g loads, full digital glass cockpit, TopOwl
helmet mounted displays, advanced electronic warfare protection suite, and a
crashworthy fuel system to reduce risk of fire over current UH-1Ns.
The UH-1Y helicopter primary mission is troop and materiel transport with a secondary attack capability using rocket launchers. Bell Helicopter will be responsible for the production of the aircraft.
The UH-1Y helicopter primary mission is troop and materiel transport with a secondary attack capability using rocket launchers. Bell Helicopter will be responsible for the production of the aircraft.