MH-53 the King Helicopter
The MH-53 was a series of large transport helicopters operated by the United States Air Force in the special operations role. The MH-53 designation breaks down as "M" standing for Multi-Mission and "H" standing for the helicopter.
The designation came about after extensive modifications were made to existing HH-53 "Super Jolly Green Giants" (or "Super Jollies") operated by the USAF in Vietnam. After the war, these HH-53 aircraft were fitted with a myriad of improved systems, new engines, and new rotors - earning them an all-new designation through the "Pave Low" program, a program which greatly increased the type's ability for the night and adverse weather operations, These helicopters were designed for long-range, low-level flights in an effort to assist ground special forces through clandestine insertion, extraction and resupply as needed - often times behind enemy lines.
Ka-52 the Alligator Attack
The Ka-52 Alligator is a version of the Kamov Ka-50 “Black Shark” Russian single-seat attack helicopter, which is also the first helicopter with a rescue ejection system. Kamov proposed a version of the Ka-50, named Ka-52 “Alligator” as the company wanted to create a twin-seat helicopter specially designed to perform reconnaissance, support, and coordinate group attack operations and other roles.
The two-seat Ka-52 is an attack helicopter with an unconventional coaxial main rotor arrangement, obviating the need for a tail rotor. It’s fitted with a two-spar stub wing on each side of the fuselage. These ‘wings’ have no high-lift devices; they serve exclusively to carry armament and other stores, as well as sensors and flare dispensers at the tips.
CH-47 Chinook the Iconic Helicopter
A Multi-role Aircraft
The CH-47F is an advanced multi-mission helicopter for the U.S. Army and international defense forces. It contains a fully integrated, digital cockpit management system, Common Avionics Architecture System (CAAS) cockpit, and advanced cargo-handling capabilities that complement the aircraft's mission performance and handling characteristics.
Formation to the Future
The latest modernization initiative known as Chinook Block II is a testament to the robustness of the Chinook’s original design and its 55-year legacy of technological advancements. With these new capabilities, Boeing is ensuring that the iconic H-47 remains the most reliable, capable, and ready medium-to-heavy-lift helicopter into the 2060s and beyond.
Smarter, Faster, and Farther
To safely and effectively accomplish critical future missions, soldiers must have next-generation heavy-lift capabilities. H-47 Chinook Block II is the only way to rapidly and affordably achieve that goal. Boeing’s H-47 Chinook Block II is powered by cutting-edge technologies - redesigned fuel tanks, a strengthened fuselage, and an improved drivetrain - all of which enables soldiers to meet tomorrow’s heavy-lift mission requirements and position the Chinook for additional future upgrades.
Flying smarter, farther, and faster, Block II improves readiness for the U.S. Army and Special Operations warfighters, limits future sustainment costs, and provides commonality across the fleet to ensure that the Chinook fleet will be available to serve for decades to come.
Little Bird MH-6 the Killer Egg
Boeing MH-6M Little Bird (nicknamed the Killer Egg) and its attack variant, the AH-6, are light helicopters used for special operations in the United States Army. Originally based on a modified OH-6A, it was later based on the MD 500E, with a single five-bladed main rotor. The newest version, the MH-6M, is based on the MD 530F and has a single, six-bladed main rotor and four-bladed tail rotor.
Flown by the elite 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, nicknamed the “Night Stalkers,” the MH-6 is a small gunship capable of doing big damage. The MH-6 has a maximum cruising speed of 126 knots (about 150 miles per hour) and a maximum range of 205 miles, which translates to about two hours of straight flight. The aircraft has a ceiling of 20,000 feet but is at its best when flying close to the ground, with exceptional nap-of-the-earth capabilities and a great power-to-weight ratio, which makes the AH-6 Little Bird very maneuverable.
Mi-17 the Medium Transport Helicopter
The Pentagon in April approved another $800 million military aid package to help Ukraine as Russia spiraled east and west of the country after failing to capture the capital Kyiv. The package carried another 11 Mi-17 helicopters, along with other weapons.
The United States of America promised Mi-17 Helicopters to arrive in Ukraine With 11 more Helicopters to Deliver. The Pentagon has delivered five Mi-17 helicopters to the Ukrainian armed forces but is still working to transfer the promised 11 more aircraft along with other military assistance.
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