Eurocopter UH-72 Lakota
The Eurocopter UH-72 Lakota is a Franco-German military helicopter design. It is built from the EC145 twin-turboshaft helicopter. It replaces the Bell UH-1 Iroquois in medical flights. The UH-72 can also replace Bell OH-58A & C in communication and observation duties. The helicopter is built in the United States by American Eurocopter, a branch of Eurocopter.
| Eurocopter UH-72 Lakota | |
|---|---|
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| Role | Military light helicopter |
| National origin | France & Germany |
| Manufacturer | Eurocopter. |
| First flight | 2006 |
| Introduction | 2007 |
| Status | Active |
| Primary user | US Army |
| Unit cost | 5.9 millions $. |
Users
In the US Navy this helicopter is used by US Naval Test Pilot School in support filghts.
Eurocopter UH-72 Lakota Media
A UH-72A at the Pentagon, 2010
Two UH-72As trainers maneuvering in formation close to the ground.
The first two Army National Guard UH-72As at Tupelo, Mississippi
A US Navy UH-72 from the USNTPS fleet
UH-72A Lakota, search and support variant, at the Farnborough International Airshow
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