The U.S. military’s UH-72 Lakota helicopter fleet has racked up more than 1 million flight hours, according to Airbus.
Military’s UH-72 Lakota Fleet Surpasses 1M Flight Hours
Key Takeaways:
- The U.S. military's UH-72 Lakota helicopter fleet has accumulated over 1 million flight hours since its introduction in 2006.
- Flown by the Army, Navy, and National Guard, the Lakota performs non-combat missions such as search and rescue, disaster relief, transport, and pilot training.
- Airbus has delivered hundreds of both the original UH-72A and the updated UH-72B variants, with production based in Columbus, Mississippi, employing a significant number of military veterans.
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