Over the past 35 years, AH-1 Series Cobra Helicopters have proven themselves and demonstrated their effectiveness in diverse combat situations around the world. Bell products account for over 70% of all non-Soviet tandem seat armed helicopters ever delivered. That legacy continues with development of the most modern armed helicopter available, the AH-1Z. The AH-1Z brings together proven ... [+]

Apache production began in 1982 and the first unit was deployed in 1986. As of November 1993, 807 Apaches were delivered to the Army. The last Army Apache delivery is scheduled for December 1995. Thirty-three attack battalions are deployed and ready for combat. The Army is procuring a total of 824 Apaches to support a new force structure of 25 battalions with 24 Apaches for each unit (16 ... [+]

The CH-47 is a twin-engine, tandem rotor helicopter designed for transportation of cargo, troops, and weapons during day, night, visual, and instrument conditions. The aircraft fuselage is approximately 50 feet lon g. With a 60-foot rotor span, on each rotor system, the effective length of a CH-47 (with blades turning) is approximately 100 feet from the most forward point of the forward ... [+]

The Rugged, Agile, Powerful Long-Range, Heavy-Lift H-53E Moving tons of supplies, vehicles, troops, cargo. From ship-to-ship. Ship-to-shore. From Point A to Point B. Long-range search and rescue. Humanitarian aid or disaster relief. Hauling 16 tons, cruising 1,000 nautical miles, carrying out its mission. Fast. That's why the U.S. Navy and Marines rely on the H-53E helicopter. Automatic ... [+]

Demands of the battlefield change quickly. And the Armed OH-58D Kiowa Warrior changes with them One minute, it's hunting tanks with its mast-mounted sight and electronic cockpit The next minute, it's engaging enemy aircraft from the maximum standoff range of its advanced weapons systems. Anti-personnel and anti-materiel are also in its repertoire. And it can be easily configured for several ... [+]

The U.S. Army's aviation modernization plan has as its centerpiece the Boeing-Sikorsky RAH-66 Comanche armed reconnaissance helicopter. The aviation plan reflects the Army's new post-Cold War strategy to react to regional conflicts by using fewer personnel and long-range, self-deployable aircraft based in the continental United States. The Comanche is a twin-turbine, two-seat (tandem) ... [+]

The UH-1N entered the Air Force inventory in 1970 to provide search and rescue capabilities. The missions expanded to include missile, distinguished visitor and survival school support. Some of the UH-1Fs supporting the missile wings were eventually replaced by the UH-1N due to the greater safety and capability offered by the twin engine. Manufactured by Bell Helicopter/Textron Inc., the ... [+]

The Black Hawk is the Army’s front-line utility helicopter used for air assault, air cavalry, and aeromedical evacuation units. It is designed to carry 11 combat-loaded, air assault troops, and it is capable of moving a 105-millimeter howitzer and 30 rounds of ammunition. First deployed in 1978, the Black Hawk’s advanced technology makes it easy to maintain in the field. The Black Hawk has ... [+]

The V-22 Osprey is the first aircraft designed from the ground up to meet the needs of all four U.S. armed services. The aircraft can transport Marine Corps assault troops and cargo using its medium lift and vertical takeoff and landing capabilities. It meets U.S. Navy requirements for combat search and rescue, fleet logistics support, and special warfare support. The V-22 is a tiltrotor ... [+]