The Eurocopter Tiger stands as a testament to European engineering prowess in the realm of military aviation. A twin-engine attack helicopter with a four-blade rotor system, this formidable machine first graced the skies in 2003. Manufactured by Airbus Helicopters, which emerged from the merger of Aérospatiale’s and DASA’s helicopter divisions, the Eurocopter Tiger has been designated as the EC665. In …
The Vietnam War was one of the most intense and challenging conflicts of the 20th century, and helicopters played a critical role in the conflict. From troop transport to medical evacuation to combat support, helicopters were used in a wide range of missions during the war. Now, let’s take a closer look at the helicopters used in the Vietnam War, …
The Defiant X is a new military helicopter developed by Sikorsky and Boeing for the United States Army’s Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft program. The Defiant X is designed to be a high-speed, high-performance helicopter that can meet the Army’s evolving mission requirements. The helicopter features a coaxial rotor system, advanced avionics, and other innovative technologies that make it a significant …
The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) will expand their helicopter fleet with a recent order. The Air Force is ordering the helicopters through the company Airbus. A total of six helicopters have been placed. The order of four more H225 Airbus helicopters expands the order. The order is expected to be completed by 2021. After the RTAF acquires these four …
Sikorsky Aircraft has agreed on a contract with The Protective Group (TPG) to make armor for the United States Marine Corps’ (USMC) new and upcoming helicopter, the CH-53K King Stallion. TPG is a company that is part of Point Blank Enterprises. The company primarily deals with armor – for both personnel and vehicles – and on their website, the company …
Only two years ago, the military talked about improving the longtime war veteran helicopter, the CH-47F Chinook. Now, there have been talks about discontinuing the Chinook due to budget cuts. Reportedly, the army is behind budget annually by an amount of $2-3 billion. Because of this, it means not all of the programs can be used and cuts have to …
AH-1Z Viper Attack Helicopters: The Next Chapter in Naval Air Defense The United States Navy has long been dedicated to protecting our nation’s national interests. Now, the next chapter of air defense appears to be both literally and figuratively on the horizon. The next generation in militant protection deserves the very finest equipment available. This is the mentality that characterizes …
As much of the world has learned, NASA has made another huge announcement. NASA will be sending up a small helicopter with its rover on the July 2020 launch to Mars. The space agency’s mission is to place the newest generation rover on the Martian surface. This will be the first time this type of aircraft will be used on …