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MD Helicopters MH-6 Little Bird
Attack helicopter used in United States special operations / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Boeing MH-6M Little Bird (nicknamed the Killer Egg) and its attack variant, the AH-6, are light helicopters used for special operations in the United States Army. Originally based on a modified OH-6A, it was later based on the MD 500E, with a single five-bladed main rotor. The newest version, the MH-6M, is based on the MD 530F and has a single, six-bladed main rotor and four-bladed tail rotor.
Quick Facts MH-6/AH-6 Little Bird, Role ...
MH-6/AH-6 Little Bird | |
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An MH-6 Little Bird | |
Role | Observation Multi-mission Light attack |
National origin | United States |
Manufacturer | Hughes Helicopters McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Systems MD Helicopters |
First flight | 27 February 1963 |
Introduction | 1980 |
Status | In service |
Primary user | United States Army |
Developed from | Hughes OH-6 Cayuse |
Variants | Boeing AH-6 |
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