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Military Helicopters
Military Fighting Aircraft | Military Support Aircraft | Military Helicopters
Navy Ships and Subs | Land Attack Missiles | Military Ground Vehicles
The AH-1W Super Cobra is a day/night marginal weather Marine Corps attack helicopter that
provides enroute escort for our assault helicopters and their embarked forces. This helicopter
is a two-place, tandem-seat, twin-engine helicopter capable of land- or sea-based operations.
It provides fire support to the landing force during
amphibious assaults.
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The AH-64A is used to conduct rear, close, and deep operations and deep precision
strikes. It also provides armed reconnaissance and security when required in day, night,
and adverse weather conditions. It is the predecessor of today's
unmatched AH-64D Apache Longbow multi-mission combat helicopter.
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The mission of the CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter in a Marine Medium Helicopter (HMM)
squadron is to provide all-weather, day/night, night vision goggle (NVG) assault
transport of combat troops, supplies, and equipment during amphibious and subsequent
operations ashore. Troop assault is the primary function and the movement of supplies
and equipment is secondary.
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Heavy lift helicopter designed for the transportation of material and supplies. The CH-53E
is compatible with most amphibious class ships. The helicopter is capable of lifting 16
tons at sea level, transporting the load 50 nautical miles and returning. A typical load
would be a 16,000 pound M198 howitzer or a 26,000 pound Light Armored Vehicle.
The aircraft also can retrieve downed aircraft and can be refueled in flight.
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The UH-60 Blackhawk is a utility tactical transport helicopter that replaces the UH-1 "Huey".
The versatile Blackhawk has enhanced the overall mobility of The Army, due to dramatic
improvements in troop capacity and cargo lift capability. An entire 11-person,
fully-equipped infantry squad can be lifted in a single Blackhawk.
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The primary mission of the HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter is to conduct day or night operations
into hostile environments to recover downed aircrew or other isolated personnel during war.
Because of its versatility, the HH-60G is also tasked to perform military operations other
than war.
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Military Fighting Aircraft | Military Support Aircraft | Military Helicopters
Navy Ships and Subs | Land Attack Missiles | Military Ground Vehicles
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Defense Department Contracts for 2,400 More MRAP Vehicles
October 19, 2007
WASHINGTON, Oct. 19, 2007 - The Defense Department has let contracts for an additional 2,400 mine-resistant, ambush-protected vehicles, bringing the total number of the vehicles ordered to 8,800.
Pakistan's Bhutto Ends 8-Year Exile with Jubilant Homecoming
October 18, 2007
Hundreds of thousands of supporters of Pakistan's former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto are cheering her homecoming after eight years in self-imposed exile.
Doonesbury Creator, Military Bloggers Compile New Book
October 18, 2007
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18, 2007 - War can inspire great writing, like a series of superlative dispatches from servicemembers in Iraq and Afghanistan compiled in a new book that offers an arresting glimpse of life on the front lines.
Gates Aims to Resolve Disconnect Between Military, Security Contractors
October 18, 2007
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18, 2007 - Multinational Force Iraq and private security contractors too often are working at cross purposes, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates told Pentagon reporters today.
Afghanistan Investigating Iran Link to High-Powered Taliban Bombs
October 18, 2007
Afghanistan's defense minister says his government is gathering evidence on the source of sophisticated weapons found in the hands of Taliban fighters.
Hostage Crisis Ends As Taleban Frees Remaining S. Korean Hostages
September 30, 2007
Taleban insurgents in Afghanistan freed the remaining three South Korean hostages late Thursday bringing to an end a six-week drama that saw two of the 23 original captives executed.
Iraqi Police Impose Curfew, Evacuate Shi'ite Pilgrims From Karbala
August 28, 2007
Police in Iraq's holy city of Karbala have ordered Shi'ite pilgrims to leave the city after two days of violence surrounding a major religious festival left dozens of people dead and injured.
South Korea Strikes Deal For Hostage Release in Afghanistan
August 28, 2007
Taleban militants and South Korean officials say they have reached a deal to free 19 South Korean hostages held for more than a month in Afghanistan. From Islamabad, VOA Correspondent Benjamin Sand reports.
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