Military Helicopters through the ages

Military Helicopters Through the Ages HILLSBORO AERO ACADEMY Helicopters are an integral component of modern military operations, filling several roles in various branches of the service. CARGO HELICOPTERS Built for heavy lifting and carrying cargo either internally or externally beneath the aircraft. Piasecki Vertol H-21 – 1949 Often referred to as "The Flying Banana," this aircraft was originally designed to be a rescue helicopter. It had a lot of configurations and could utilize wheels, skis, or floats to make it more useful in a variety of situations. ARMY Sikorsky CH-54 Tarhe - 1962 This helicopter was designed with some serious lifting power, which is why in its civilian designation it is called the Skycrane. It was often used to retrieve entire vehicles and aircraft that had been downed. Boeing CH-47 Chinook - 1962 The Boeing CH-47 Chinook was used mainly for troop movement, artillery placement and battlefield resupply. This helicopter was faster than contemporary 1960s utility helicopters and attack helicopters and was equipped with a wide loading ramp and three external-cargo hooks. Its name is from the Native American Chinook people. Sikorsky CH-53 Sea Stallion - 1966 A heavy-lift helicopter originally developed for the Marines. It is still used by some militaries today. It quickly proved itself capable of hauling large loads of troops and cargo in and out of known hot zones. Observation Helicopters Perform reconnaissance, observation, and escort missions – modern optical sensors, vertical takeoffs, and the ability to hover. Sikorsky S-52 -1951 The Sikorsky S-52 is equipped with a semi-monocoque fuselage, downward sloping v- tail stabilizer, and 3, all metal, rotor blades (the first of its kind). The S-52 was used by the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard as a utility helicopter. The Marines used it for observation and scouting in Korea. The Army evaluated four S-52s but did not purchase a large quantity. 92889 Hughes OH-6 Cayuse – 1966 This familiar design is a Light Observation Helicopter that has also been used for personnel transport and attack and escort missions. It is still used in various forms in both the military and civilian activities. 24211 =*= ARMY Bell OH-58 Kiowa - 1969 This helicopter is still in service since it can effectively provide observation, utility, and direct fire support. The OH-58D introduced the Mast Mounted Sight – a gyro- stabilized platform for the observation equipment. Attack Helicopters (Gunships) Fully armed and capable of engaging air and ground targets. Often used in anti-tank and close air support roles. Bell AH-1 SuperCobra - 1971 This twin-engine attack helicopter has been a mainstay for the Marines for decades. This was the first adaptation of the original Cobra (which only had a single engine system). It is commonly used in support and security operations. Hughes AH-64 Apache – 1986 The Apache saw heavy use throughout the 80s and 9Os in actions such as Panama, Desert Storm, and more recently in Iraq and Afghanistan. With its serious firepower and advanced technology, it is tightly linked with the image of a true gunship. Bell AH-1Z Viper – 2010 This is the most recent evolution of the original AH-1 Cobra. Developed for the Marine Corps, the pilot sits in the rear seat while the weapons officer takes the front position. It incorporates the most recent military avionics, sensors, weapon systems, and rotor technology. UTILITY HELICOPTERS Multi-purpose helicopters that cover a wide range of roles, including attack, evacuation, transport or command and control. Sikorsky H-19 -1950 Introduced in the early 1950s, the Sikorsky H-19 Chickasaw was quickly picked up by the Air Force, Navy, Coast Guard, Army and the Marines for its load-carrying capabilities and easy maintenance. ARM 219 Originally named the H-19, the Navy and Coast Guard models were known as HO4S, and the Marines were the HRS. In 1962, all models were renamed back to H-19s. Bell UH-1 Iroquois (Huey) - 1959 Most people recognize this helicopter as the most-used transport during the Vietnam War. It's design for utility operations made it very useful in military and civilian missions. The name "Huey" had come from its original designation "HU-1" before it was re-designated UH-1 in 1962. Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk - 1979 Designed to replace the Hueys, they are still common in militaries all over the world today. It has multiple designations: *Black Hawk = Army *Pave Hawk = Air Force * Jayhawk = Coast Guard *Seahawk = Navy *Marine One = Marines %3D Eurocopter UH-72 Lakota – 2007 This helicopter was the winner of the U.S. Army's Light Utility Helicopter program for its usefulness in security, logistics, medical evacuations, and support of the Army. There is also some talk that these may become the standard training helicopters. Resources: Presented by: http://www.militaryfactory.com http://www.ranker.com http://hauns.deviantart.com http://www.thaitechnics.com http://www.bellhelicopter.com http://www.pacificaviationmuseum.org http://www.military-today.com http://aircraft.wikia.com http://boeing.mediaroom.com HILLSBORO AERO ACADEMY