Helicopters

US Army Apache Repairman explains why the AH-64D/E is a heavy attack helicopter while the AH-1Z Viper is a medium attack helicopter

US Army Apache Repairman explains why the AH-64D/E is heavy attack helicopter while the AH-1Z Viper is a medium attack helicopter

‘The AH-1Z Viper is faster and more maneuverable than the heavier AH-64D/E Apache. The drawback to this, however, is firepower,’… Read More

7 months ago

USAF declares Initial Operational Capability Of Sikorsky HH-60W Jolly Green II next generation combat rescue helicopter

The declaration signifies that the USAF now possesses sufficient HH-60Ws, logistics requirements and trained Airmen to support 30-day deployment… Read More

8 months ago

Meet Boeing Modernized Apache concept, the next evolution of the current AH-64E v6 attack helicopter featuring longer wing with three hard points per wing

Touting it as the next evolution of the current AH-64E v6 attack helicopter, the Modernized Apache can be differentiated externally… Read More

8 months ago

A-10 pilot explains why the Warthog would win fight against an AH-64 Apache attack helicopter all other things being equal (pilot skill, full weapons load, clear weather)

‘All other things being equal (pilot skill, full weapons load, clear weather, etc.), the A-10 has the clear advantage, and… Read More

8 months ago

The Royal Australian Navy has placed second order for MH-60R helicopters. Lockheed Martin To Produce 12 More Seahawks for the service.

The Royal Australian Navy was the first international navy to select the MH-60R Seahawk helicopter, acquiring 24 aircraft from 2013… Read More

8 months ago

Poland wants to buy 96 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters

The AH-64E Apache attack helicopters will first be deployed to the 18th Mechanized Division. The Polish Ministry of National Defence… Read More

8 months ago

Australia cleared to acquire 40 UH-60M Black Hawks to replace its troubled fleet of Relatively New MRH-90 Taipan European Helicopters

Australia’s attempt to replace the troubled MRH-90 Taipan helicopter with the UH-60M has taken another step forward after the US… Read More

9 months ago

Entire fleet of US Army CH-47 Chinook helicopters grounded over engine fires due to fuel leaks

After an undisclosed number of recent engine fires the US Army has grounded the entirety of its CH-47 Chinook helicopter… Read More

9 months ago

US to donate six second-hand AH-1Z and two UH-1Y helicopters to Czech Republic

The transfer means the Czech Republic will have 10 AH-1Z Viper attack and 10 UH-1Y Venom utility helicopters. Washington will… Read More

9 months ago

At least 10 US Navy helicopters (5 MH-60S Knight Hawks, 1 MH-60R Sea Hawk and 4 MH-53E Sea Dragons) Suffer Major Damage, Several Blown Over in Sudden Norfolk Storm

A sudden storm that blew through Norfolk Naval Station, Va., on Jul. 26, 2022 in the afternoon damaged at least… Read More

10 months ago

A Night Stalkers MH-47G Chinook caught fire at NAS North Island last month

The MH-47G Chinook had landed after routine flight operations when the fire began in the rear of the aircraft. A… Read More

11 months ago

Interesting video features Royal Netherlands Navy NH90 and Royal Navy AW101 Merlin helicopters in the Mach Loop

‘It’s been long time since I last captured an AW101 Merlin in the Loop and to cap it off… Read More

11 months ago

US Army and Sikorsky sign 10th multiple-year contract for H-60 Black Hawk Helicopter

The "Multi-Year X" contract for UH-60M Black Hawk and HH-60M MEDEVAC aircraft marks the 10th multiple-year contract for Sikorsky and… Read More

11 months ago

Slovakia secretly delivered four Mil Mi-17 Hips and one Mil Mi-2 Hoplite to Ukraine

The Minister of Defense of Slovakia, Jaroslav Naď, sais that the Mi-17 and Mi-2 helicopters are already "after safe delivery,"… Read More

12 months ago

That time Kris Kristofferson stole US Army helicopter and landed it in Johnny Cash’s yard

He did in fact take the US Army helo and land in Johnny Cash’s yard. June Carter came out and… Read More

12 months ago

Czech Republic has transferred Attack Helicopters (likely Mil Mi-24 Hinds) to Ukraine

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin did not identify the type of helicopter or the quantity. The Czech Air… Read More

1 year ago

Former USAF Avionics Technician explains why the Armed Drone caused the Cancellation of the RAH-66 Comanche program

‘While the RAH-66 was being perfected, the armed drone came along and did the job of the Comanche better, and… Read More

1 year ago