The Army's Legendary Little Bird Might Be Flying Away for Good
Could a civilian chopper replace the long-serving attack-and-assault aircraft?
By Kyle Mizokami
Jun 4, 2021
The U.S. Army faces a dilemma over a future replacement for its fleet of A/MH-6 “Little Bird” helicopters.
The Little Birds are small, highly maneuverable attack and transport helicopters used by U.S. special operations forces.
The helicopters are set to be replaced when the Army picks a new reconnaissance helicopter, but a requirement to carry special operations troops could a civilian helicopter step in for the Little Birds.
The U.S. Army’s elite fleet of A/MH-6 “Little Bird” special operations helicopters might give way to civilian choppers in the coming years.
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