The Oklahoma Army National Guard unveiled four new UH-72A “Lakota” helicopters on Sunday, April 7, 2014. The helicopters replaced four OH-58C “Kiowa” helicopters that had been in service for more than 30 years. The UH-72A is a twin engine platform with a single four-bladed main rotor and was designed as a light utility helicopter for the Army and the Army National Guard. The UH-72A will significantly increase the Oklahoma National Guard’s ability to conduct emergency support missions. Its primary missions will include homeland security, disaster-response, fire fighting command and contr
The Oklahoma Army National Guard unveiled four new UH-72A “Lakota” helicopters on Sunday, April 7, 2014. The helicopters replaced four OH-58C “Kiowa” helicopters that had been in service for more than 30 years. The UH-72A is a twin engine platform with a single four-bladed main rotor and was designed as a light utility helicopter for the Army and the Army National Guard. The UH-72A will significantly increase the Oklahoma National Guard’s ability to conduct emergency support missions. Its primary missions will include homeland security, disaster-response, fire fighting command and control and medical evacuation. UH72 Unveiling 007 by Oklahoma National Guard
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