Upgrades ahead across the special operations helicopter fleet
TAMPA, Fla. – Special operators are upgrading nearly every aspect of their helicopter fleet as they await the Army's newest addition to the rotary wing section.
From the MH-6 light attack assault "Little Bird," to the MH-60 medium attack assault "Blackhawk," to the MH-47 heavy assault "Chinook," officials who develop the aircraft showcased ongoing upgrades Thursday at the Global SOF Foundation Special Operations Forces Week.
Developers continue to tweak the Little Bird, the small but powerful aircraft unique to SOCOM.
"It is your streetfighter," said Paul Kylander, product manger of the aircraft for Program Executive Office-Rotary Wing. "When operators want to get to your front door, this is the aircraft they use."
The "R" model project is finding ways to lighten the aircraft for greater speed and range by resetting the entire fleet's fuselage with lighter materials.
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