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UH-1 Huey
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V-22A Osprey
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EA-6B Prowler
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UH-1 Huey

UH-1 Huey
The most widely used military helicopter, the Bell UH-1 series Iroquois, better known as the "Huey", began arriving in Vietnam in 1963. Before the end of the conflict, more than 5,000 of these versatile aircraft were introduced into Southeast Asia. "Hueys" were used for MedEvac, command and control, and air assault; to transport personnel and materiel; and as gun ships. Considered to be the most widely used helicopter in the world, with more than 9,000 produced from the 1950s to the present, the Huey is flown today by about 40 countries.

Primary function Utility helicopter
Manufacturer Bell Helicopter Textron
Power plant Pratt and Whitney T400-CP-400
Power Burst: 1290 shaft horsepower (transmission limited)
Continuous: 1134 shaft horsepower (transmission limited)
Length 57.3 feet (17.46 meters)
Height 14.9 feet (4.54 meters)
Rotor Diameter 48 feet (14.62 meters)
Speed 121 knots (139.15 miles per hour) at sea level
Ceiling 14,200 feet (4331 meters)
(limited to 10,000 feet (3050 meters) by oxygen requirements)
Maximum takeoff weight 10,500 pounds (4,767 kilograms)
Range 172 nautical miles (197.8 miles)
Crew Officer: 2
Enlisted: 2
Armament
  • M-240 7.62mm machine gun or
  • GAU-16 .50 caliber machine gun or
  • GAU-17 7.62mm automatic gun
    All three weapons systems are crew-served, and the GAU-2B/A can also be controlled by the pilot in the fixed forward firing mode.
  • The helicopter can also carry two 7-shot or 19-shot 2.75" rocket pods.
Introduction date 1971
Unit Replacement Cost $4,700,000
Marine Corps Inventory 107

For more info go to http://www.fas.org/programs/ssp/man/uswpns/air/rotary/uh1.html

AV-8B Harrier

AV-8B Harrier
The AV-8B V/STOL strike aircraft was designed to replace the AV-8A and the A-4M light attack aircraft. The Marine Corps requirement for a V/STOL light attack force has been well documented since the late 1950's. Combining tactical mobility, responsiveness, reduced operating cost and basing flexibility, both afloat and ashore, V/STOL aircraft are particularly well-suited to the special combat and expeditionary requirements of the Marine Corps. The AV-8BII+ features the APG-65 Radar common to the F/A-18, as well as all previous systems and features common to the AV-8BII.

Contractor: McDonnell Douglas Aircraft (Airframe Prime), Rolls Royce (Engine Prime)
Power Plant:
  • TAV-8B/AV-8B Day Attack (DA): One Rolls Royce Pegasus F402-RR-406 turbofan engine with approximately 20,280 pounds of thrust
  • AV-8B Night Attack (NA)/AV-8B Radar: One Rolls Royce Pegasus F402-RR-408A turbofan engine with approximately 22,200 pounds of thrust
Accommodations:
  • AV-8B DA/NA/Radar Aircraft: Pilot only
  • TAV-8B Trainer: Two seats
Performance:
  • Maximum airspeed: 550 KCAS
  • Range greater than 142 nautical miles high speed/low altitude combat radius
  • Maximum range: 900 nautical miles
Countermeasures: Not applicable
Armament:
  • One fuselage-mounted 25 mm gun system
  • Standard Air-to-Ground (A/G) load: Six Mk 82, 500 pound bombs
  • Standard Air-to-Air (A/A) load: Four AIM-9L/M Sidewinder missiles
  • Provisions for carrying up to 9,000 pounds of ordnance on seven stations

For more info go to http://www.fas.org/programs/ssp/man/uswpns/air/attack/av8b_harrier.html

AH-1 Cobra

AH-1 Cobra
In 1966, the DOD contracted with Bell Helicopter, Inc. (BHI) for 1,100 AH-1G aircraft, which logged more than 1 million flight hours in Vietnam. Subsequently, the USMC desired a twin engine AH-1G; thus, the SEA COBRA (AH-1J) was developed. The United States Marine Corps (USMC) then identified a need for more armaments; thus, the AH-1T upgrade was initiated. This aircraft had an extended tailboom and fuselage and an upgraded transmission and engines.

Contractor: Bell Helicopter TEXTRON, Inc. (Prime), General Electric, Kollsman Inc.
Power Plant:
  • Two General Electric T700-GE-401 Turboshaft engines
  • Each engine delivers 1,690 horsepower.
Accommodations:
  • Two seats, in tandem (pilot in rear, copilot/gunner in front)
Performance:
  • Climb rate: 1,925 feet per minute
  • Maximum altitude: 14,750 feet
  • Maximum attainable speed: 170 knots (195 mph)
  • Maximum cruising speed: 152 knots (173 mph)
Countermeasures:
  • AN/ALE-39 Chaff system and SUU-4/1 Flare dispensers
Armament:
  • One M197 three barrel 20 mm gun (mounted under the nose with 750 round ammo container)
  • Underwing attachments for four TOW missiles, eight Hellfire missiles, or one AIM-9L Sidewinder missile
  • Can also be equipped with Zuni rocket launchers

For more info go to http://www.fas.org/programs/ssp/man/uswpns/air/attack/ah1.html

V-22A Osprey

V-22A Osprey
The V-22 is a joint service, multi-mission aircraft with vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) capability. It performs VTOL missions as effectively as a conventional helicopter while also having the long-range cruise abilities of a twin turboprop aircraft.

General Characteristics
Primary Function: Vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft.
Contractor: Bell-Boeing.
Propulsion: Two pivoting Rolls-Royce/Allison AE1107C engines.
Rotor Diameter: 38 feet (11.58 meters); Blades per rotor: Three.
Weight: 60,500 lbs max gross weight.
Airspeed: 272 knots (cruise speed).
Ceiling: 25,000 feet (service ceiling).

For more info go to http://www.navy.mil/navydata/fact_display.asp?cid=1200&tid=800&ct=1

EA-6B Prowler

EA-6B Prowler
The EA-6B Prowler provides an umbrella of protection for strike aircraft, ground troops and ships by jamming enemy radar, electronic data links and communications.

General Characteristics
Primary Function: Electronic countermeasures.
Contractor: Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation.
Date Deployed: First Flight: 25 May 1968; Operational Capability: July 1971.
Propulsion: Two Pratt & Whitney J52-P408 engines (10,400 pounds thrust each).
Length: 59 feet 10 inches (17.7 meters).
Height: 16 feet 8 inches (4.9 meters).
Wingspan: 53 feet (15.9 meters).
Weight: Maximum Take Off Gross Weight: 61,500 pounds (27,450 kg).
Airspeed: 500 Kts + (575 mph, 920 kmh).
Ceiling: 37,600 feet.
Range: 1,000 nautical miles+ (1,150 miles, 1,840 km).
Crew: Pilot and three electronic countermeasures officers.

For more info go to http://www.navy.mil/navydata/fact_display.asp?cid=1100&tid=900&ct=1

MH-53E Sea Dragon

MH-53E Sea Dragon
The MH-53E is used primarily for Airborne Mine Countermeasures (AMCM), with secondary missions of vertical shipboard delivery and assault support.

General Characteristics
Contractor: Sikorsky Aircraft Division of United Technologies Corp.
Date Deployed: First flight: Dec 23, 1981; Operational: June 1986.
Propulsion: Three General Electric T64-GE-419 turboshaft engines (4,750 shaft horsepower each).
Length: Fuselage: 73 feet, 4 inches (22 meters); Overall: 99 feet 0.5 inches (30.2 meters).
Height: 28 feet 4 inches (8.6 meters).
Rotor Diameter: 79 feet (24.1 meters).
Weight: Max. Gross weight, w/ external load: 69,750 lbs (31,693 kg)
Max. Gross weight, w/internal load: 69,750 lb (31,693 kg)
Empty weight: 36,745 lb (16,667 kg)
Airspeed: Max: 150 knots (278 km/hour).
Ceiling: 10,000 feet.
Range: Max: 1050 nautical miles.
Crew: Two pilots, one aircrewman.
Load: 55 troops or 32,000 pounds (14,512 kg) cargo.

For more info go to http://www.navy.mil/navydata/fact_display.asp?cid=1200&tid=400&ct=1

CH-46

CH-46
The CH-46 Sea Knight is a medium-lift cargo helicopter that provides assault support and transports Marines, supplies and equipment. 
 
• Powered by twin turbines, tandem rotors and six rotor blades  
• Speeds a reinforced squad of combat-ready troops between bases or from ship to shore
• Additional operations include combat support and 
search and rescue 
• Has a range of more than 200 nautical miles 
• Has the fuel endurance to stay airborne for 
approximately three hours

For more info go to http://www.marines.com/main/index/winning_battles/gear/aircraft/ch_46e_sea_knight