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
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

  Thailand
  United States

In the US Navy this helicopter is used by US Naval Test Pilot School in support filghts.


Eurocopter UH-72 Lakota Media