Guided Missile Launcher, Helicopter Armament Subsystem, M22Īrmament Subsystem, Helicopter, 7.62-MM Machine Gun, Door Mounted, Lightweight, M23Īrmament Subsystem, Helicopter, 7.62-MM Machine Gun, Door Mounted, Lightweight, M24 Helicopter Armament Subsystem, 2.75-Inch Rocket Launcher, M4Īrmament Subsystem, Helicopter, 40-MM Grenade Launcher, M5Īrmament Subsystem, Helicopter, 7.62-MM Machine Gun, Quad, M6Īrmament Subsystem, Helicopter, 7.62-MM Machine Gun, Twin, M7Īrmament Subsystem, Helicopter, 40-MM Grenade Launcher, M8Īrmament Subsystem, Helicopter, 7.62-MM Machine Gun - 2.75-Inch Rocket Launcher, M16Īrmament Subsystem, Helicopter, 2.75-Inch Rocket Launcher, M17Īrmament Subsystem, Helicopter, 7.62-MM Machine Gun - 2.75-Inch Rocket Launcher, Twin, High Rate, M21 Mk 4/Mk 40 Folding-Fin Aerial Rocket (FFAR) Helicopter Armament Subsystem, 2.75-Inch Rocket Launcher, M3 30 Machine Gun, Twin, M1Īrmament Subsystem, Helicopter, 7.62-MM Machine Gun, Twin, M2 This is a list of systems as designated by the US Army:Īrmament Subsystem, Helicopter, Caliber. Most of those systems bear some resemblance to the plethora of US systems that follow in this entry. Such armament packages, giving decidedly heavy armament to small or primarily transport helicopters, have become popular among second and third world countries who lack the funds for dedicated attack helicopters. With the arrival of dedicated gunship helicopters such as the AH-1 Cobra (since 1967) and later the AH-64 Apache, armament subsystems for non-specific types would begin to drop off, with mostly defensive armament packages remaining. Throughout US involvement in Vietnam the US Army, US Marine Corps, and US Air Force would develop and use a number of armament systems designed for a variety of helicopters, and would pave the way for more dedicated attack helicopters.
īy 1965, the United States had deployed a truly Air Mobile unit, the 17th Cavalry, which began to use more standardized armament. Weapons used by UTTHCO were often crude and made from parts and weapons readily available in the field. That year saw the deployment of the UTTHCO (Utility Tactical Transport Helicopter Company) to help the South Vietnamese Army and to test new air mobile theory. The Korean War experience prompted more experiments to explore the idea of air mobile tactics, and by 1962, armed helicopters, for attack and defense. An armed helicopter was proposed and rejected in the early 1940s. The United States Army was one of the first to experiment with helicopters, yet slow to fully explore the possibilities of armed helicopter gunships. The "Huey" is the most universal military aircraft of the modern era, serving in all four branches of the American uniformed services and also in the armed forces of at least 48 other nations.UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters equipped with M60D machine guns on the M144 Armament Subsystem near Najaf, Iraq in May 2005 Your model is fitted with two exteranlly mounted. Fitted with various guns, these armed helicopters were used quite successfully in Southeast Asia. Cal Fire and Washington State's Dept of Natural Resources have found the Huey to be a valuable addition to their emergency response teams.ĭuring the 1960's, the lack of effective close air support aircraft led to the creation of the UH-1B "Huey" Gunship. With the recent rise in wildfires, this has become even more important. Due of their size and maneuverability, they are able to get a fire contained in some very challenging topography.
Equipped with an external belly tank, the Huey is an excellent fire fighter. It is ideal for operation as an executive transport, but has proven to be very successful as a flying crane, ambulance, or rescue helicopter. One molded in red for Fire fighter version and one molded in green for Vietnam Gunship version.Īlthough originally designed for the US Army, the Bell Iroquois has become a general purpose workhorse of a helicopter. This issue comes with 2 complete chopper kits.