The UH-72A is also used for helicopter pilot training. In the 2020s the upgraded UH-72B version with various upgrades and a distinct ducted tail rotor began to enter service. The helicopter is noted for its lower procurement and operating costs, and deliveries are noted as being on-budget and on-time to the U.S. Army.

Nov 5, 2020 · The UH-72A Lakota is a light utility helicopter specifically designed to meet the requirements of the US Army. The UH-72A Lakota helicopters were acquired to replace the UH-1H Iroquois and OH-58 A/C Kiowa helicopters.

The UH-72A is an unarmed helicopter optimized for routine air operations, to include civil support, air transport, medical evacuation, and search and rescue, in a permissive, non-hostile...

Nov 4, 2014 · The UH-72A is a variant of the American Eurocopter U.S.-produced EC-145. The UH-72A is a twin-engine, single-main-rotor commercial helicopter. It has seating for two pilots and up to six...

The UH-72A Lakota is a highly versatile and reconfigurable aircraft that can be tailored for a range of missions across a variety of conditions and environments.

Airbus UH-72A Lakota Specs, Interior, Cockpit, and Price – Airbus UH-72A Lakota is a light utility helicopter specifically designed by the EADS Company (now Airbus) to meet US Army requirements. The Lakota UH-72A helicopter was produced to replace the UH-1H Iroquois and OH-58 A/ C KiH helicopters.

Sep 25, 2020 · The UH-72A/B Light Utility Helicopter is a Commercial/Non-Developmental-Item, twin engine helicopter with seating for two pilots that is capable of transporting up to six passengers.

uh-72a For nearly two decades, the UH-72A continues to serve as the backbone of helicopter fleets across U.S. military services. All Army aviators train on a UH-72A Lakota at the U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence at Fort Novosel.

Dec 14, 2024 · The UH-72A Lakota has demonstrated exceptional performance in diverse environments, from urban settings to rugged terrain. Its ability to operate at high altitudes (up to 18,000 feet) and its range of 370 nautical miles make it suitable for a wide array of missions.

Nov 8, 2024 · The UH-72A Lakota has flown over 800,000 flight hours and trained over 8,000 Army Aviators as part of the the Initial Early Rotary Wing (IERW) training mission at the U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence, Fort Novosel. The Lakota is the safest training aircraft in Fort Novosel’s history, with zero fatal mishaps. Lakota is Reliable