Air Force Begins Testing ‘Huey’ Replacement Helicopter

The MH-139A Grey Wolf will replace the iconic UH-1N ‘Huey’ for nuclear security missions.

Thursday, August 25, 2022 at 04:08 PM ET

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Boeing's MH-139A is set to replace the UH-1N Iroquois – nicknamed the “Huey”-- that’s been in service for the past half century. [Courtesy: Boeing]

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The U.S. Air Force has advanced its MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter program to military capability testing, accepting four units from Boeing.
The MH-139A is set to replace the half-century-old UH-1N Iroquois "Huey" for nuclear security missions, offering upgrades in speed, range, and endurance.
This progression follows recent FAA certification and military flight release for the aircraft, overcoming previous delays.
The Air Force plans to acquire a total of 80 MH-139A helicopters for deployment at various bases supporting missile operations.

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The U.S Air Force’s plans to update its aging fleet of nuclear security helicopters with Boeing’s (NYSE: BA) MH-139A Grey Wolf are once again in motion and have advanced to military capability testing, the service announced.

The MH-139A is set to replace the UH-1N Iroquois—nicknamed the “Huey”—that’s been in service for the past half century, primarily for airlift of emergency security forces and surveillance of off-base nuclear weapons convoys.