In the Army Aviation field, there are many different types of helicopters. There are two helicopters that go head to head as favorites. One is the AH-64 Apache and the other is the UH-60 Blackhawk. Ordinary people might say they are just helicopters, that they are both the same, but that is not the case. They both have two turbo jet engines, four main rotor blades and three main landing wheels instead of landing skids. But the reality is that as similar as they are they are also very different and serve different roles.
As you look at the helicopters you can say they both have the same main rotor blade. But the reality is that the main rotor blades are not the same. On the UH-60 Black Hawk they are bigger to provide more power for lift, and they also use nitrogen for balancing. On the AH-64 the main rotor blades are smaller and more aerodynamically designed for noise reduction and they do not use nitrogen. So as you can see although they both have four main rotor blades they are not the same.
Both of these helicopters also have three main landing gear wheels and can taxi forward and accomplish run on landings, but they cannot both taxi backwards. The Black Hawk, due to its design it cannot back up on the ground, on the other hand the AH-64 can not only back up it can also turn in either direction as it backs up making it versatile for any take off environment.
The Apache and the Black Hawk can both fly at night. The only difference is that Black Hawk pilots need to wear night vision goggles that are not part of the helicopter. These goggles don’t have any special characteristics. Of course the goggles are much better grade than the ones ground troop’s use, but none the less they are just goggles. The Apache has a full integrated ...
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...e Black Hawk’s were used for transport of troops and equipment. The Apache helicopter was used to destroy enemy tanks, bunkers and other strategic equipment such as radars and enemy fighting positions as well as provide aerial cover for the convoys and troops.
So as you can see these helicopters are very similar they both have two engines, they both have Main Rotor blades, and they both have wheels instead of landing skids. But they are two very different helicopters all together. The Black Hawk is great for transport but the Apache is a mean monster ready to destroy anything in its path. It has been told by the Iraqi people that during the war when they saw an Apache flying around or towards them, they ran and looked for cover because they knew destruction was coming. The Apache installs fear in the enemy they don’t even have to shoot just their presence is enough.
With nitro fuel prices rising, there has never been a better time to consider moving to an electric RC helicopter. One chopper that offers the RC helicopter pilot the opportunity to fly both indoors and outside is the Heli-Max Novus 125 CP. This micro helicopter is a durable platform that is a true joy to fly.
...vival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape (SERE) level C+, and helicopter overwater survival training (Dunker School) just to name a few of the school these soldiers will go through. They use special equipped helicopters that include AH-6, MH-6, MH-60’s, and MH-47 helicopters. Soldiers in this unit also have to maintain a SECERT security clearance.
The Civil Reserve Air Fleet is a partnership between the Department of Defense and commercial airlines where the airlines contractually commit a portion of their aircraft and crews to be used by the Department in the event of any level of military conflict. These aircraft can be “called up” and required to respond quickly to provide airlift support to the Department of Defense. There are minimum required levels of participation in order for the airlines to be eligible, and in turn they receive peace time business including passenger and cargo movement approximately in proportion to their commitment level. The program is divided into three segments which include varying amounts and sizes of aircraft that serve specific purposes. There are also three levels of activation depending on the severity of the conflict, which also require different amounts and sizes of aircraft. This program has been in place for nearly 53 years, and has become an essential partnership required for an effective United States military. The following pages are an investigation various aspects of the Civil Reserve Air Fleet such as its purpose, history, and effectiveness.
(Rostker) Air Defense Artillery played an immensely significant role in Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm with units from 11th Brigade Air Defense Artillery and the 32d Air Defense Command rapidly deploying into theater. There was no doubt of the effectiveness of the air defense units in Desert Storm and Desert Shield. The air defense units displayed sound defensive tactics and preparation for the campaigns. They demonstrated excellent capabilities providing coalition and ground forces the much-needed assistance to succeed during the war. No matter how much people have criticized Air Defense Artillery following Desert Shield and Desert Storm, the units played a critical role in the Army’s strategy to win the Gulf War.
...in technology and tactics have made Special Forces units more reliable. For example, the raid on Osama bin Laden’s compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan and the incident with the Somali pirates of the coast of Somalia show the capabilities of today’s Special Forces. The author asserts that, in the future the United States will shift away from major combat operations. These large engagements have proven to be costly in lives and treasure. For that reason, she infers that the US Military will choose the “go small, go long” model for future engagements in the Middle East. Special operation forces are uniquely suited for this model. Their conspicuous nature and low cost make them politically and strategically ideal. The author also suggests that future large scale operations may look like the conflicts in Libya and Somalia rather than the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
...h Americans used planes and helicopters to deploy sustained heavy bombardment over Vietnam. During this one operation there were more bombs dropped than in the entire WW2 – 864,000 tonnes in total.
But its role as a peacekeeper was about to change with the start of the twenty-first century, when the B-2 bombers were among the first to lead the fight against terrorism. From 9/11 onwards, in operation Enduring Freedom, the stealth bomber was held against the Taliban forces of Afghanistan. But it was in 2003 during operation Iraqi Freedom that the B-2s were put to their strongest test. They had to attack the most heavily defended targets in the world. Once their mission was over, they head back home to friendly soil, their flight complete.
In 1957, the army began developing a new fighting force based on the helicopter. ...
The Vietnam War both demonstrated the excellence of air defenders, and helped America learn lessons in order to evolve into an era with even better air defense than ever thought possible. The American military did not shoot down a single aircraft with air defense weapons during the Vietnam War. There were many operations which air defenders made a difference in Vietnam. Several of these operations occurred on Route 9. The events on Route 9 proved very difficult and brutal, however Sergeant Stout and other air defenders demonstrated the excellence still expected of air defenders today. The success of the North Vietnamese forced the United States (U.S.) to become better equipped as well. During operation
The use of anti-aircraft missiles by guerrillas to shoot down helicopters and other aircraft has increased.
In 1968, the United States Army activated the 123rd Aviation Battalion, creating a remarkable unit that was comprised of several Army assets. The design of the battalion revolutionized how assets could be combined to complete many missions by mixing infantry, signal, aviation, and support units. The 123rd’s mission ranged from was to collect intelligence, deliver supplies, insert and extract infantrymen, and provide air support. In addition to their primary mission they also participated in medical evacuation, an invaluable asset on the battlefields of Vietnam.
Air Force Special Operations The United States of America is a powerful and well known force throughout the world. It has become a superpower of nations in just about three hundred years, being one of the newest nations in existence today. Its military reaches out into several countries in the globe and holds a presence as a peacekeeper and wielder of democracy. Of the US military’s five branches, the Air Force is the ruler of the skies, keeping control of the earth’s aerospace. Without the Air Force Special Operations, the military could not complete operations as effectively or efficiently as it potentially could.
...how that a hovercraft not only can be used for military use but also for recreational use.
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