Originally designated as the YHO-6A according to the Army's designation system, the aircraft was redesignated as the YOH-6A in 1962 when the Department of Defense created a joint designation system for all aircraft.

The Hughes OH-6 Cayuse is a single-engine helicopter developed by Hughes Helicopter fitted with a four-bladed main rotor. It is used for personnel transport, escort and attack operations, and as a light observation helicopter.

The Hughes OH-6 Cayuse (nicknamed “Loach”) is a single-engine light helicopter with a four-bladed main rotor used for personnel transport, escort and attack missions, and observation. Hughes Helicopters also developed the Model 369 as a civilian helicopter, the Hughes Model 500, currently produced by MD Helicopters as the MD 500.

Because of its semi­-monocoque construction, aerodynamic shape (it was nicknamed the “flying egg”), and compactness, the OH‑6A was easy to build, fly, and maintain. It could carry 2 pilots and 4 fully equipped troops or 950 lbs of cargo internally.

2016年7月11日 · The Hughes OH-6A “Cayuse”, was designed for use as a Light Observation Helicopter (LOH) nicknamed “LOACH”, military scout during the Vietnam war to meet the U.S. Army’s need for an extremely maneuverable observation helicopter.

The Hughes OH-6 Cayuse (nicknamed Loach, after the requirement acronym LOH’Light Observation Helicopter) is a single-engine light helicopter with a four-bladed main rotor used for personnel transport, escort and attack missions, and observation.

Come and see our latest acquisition – a Hughes OH-6 Cayuse (nickname "Loach") scout helicopter. This exhibit, a 285-hp single-engine, light helicopter, is on temporary loan to the Museum through the courtesy of Gary Worthy, Lt. USA (ret.).

Hughes OH-6A Cayuse Hughes designed the OH-6 in response to a 1963 U.S. Army request for a Light Observation Helicopter (LOH). This acronym eventually resulted in the OH-6’s popular nickname “Loach.”

2017年11月18日 · The Hughes OH-6 "Cayuse" (popularly recognized as the "Loach") was a revolutionary light helicopter mount primarily in service with the United States Army and saw combat service during the Vietnam War (1955-1975).

The Hughes OH-6 Cayuse is a single-engine two-seat light observation and utility helicopter produced by the US-American manufacturer Hughes Helicopters, Inc.. The Hughes OH-6 were produced under licence by Kawasaki Heavy Industries in Japan.