CH 111 Flashcards
AH-1W primary function
Attack helicopter
AH-1W speed
147 knots
AH-1W range
256 nautical miles
AH-1W ceiling
18,700ft in basic combat config, limited to 10,000 Ft by O2 requirements
AH-1W armaments
One 20mm turreted cannon w/ 750 ends, 4 external wing stations for 2.75/5” rockets and precision guided missiles (e.g. TOW/Hellfire, sidewinder, sidearm)
AH-1W crew
2 officers
AH-1W mission
fire support and security for forward and rear area forces, pnt target/anti-armor, anti-helo, armed escort, supporting arms control and coordination, point and limited area air defense from enemy fixed wing aircraft
CH-46 Sea knight primary function
Medium lift assault support helicopter
CH-46 Sea knight speed
145 knots
CH-46 Sea knight range
132 nautical miles for assault mission
CH-46 Sea knight crew
4- pilot, copilot, crew chief, and 1st mechanic/aerial gunner
CH-46 Sea knight payload
9-16 passengers/combat troops
15 litters, 2 attendants
2,000-4,000 labs internal or external
CH-46 Sea knight mission
In a marine medium helicopter (HMM) squadron to provide all-weather, day/night, NVG assault transport of combat troops, supplies, and equipment during amphibious and subsequent operations ashore.
CH-46 Sea knight background
Procured in 1964, being replaced by MV-22
CH-53D Sea Stallion primary function
Transportation of equipment and supplies during the ship-to-shore movement of an amphibious assault and during subsequent operations
CH-53D Sea Stallion speed
130 knots
CH-53D Sea Stallion range
690 miles
CH-53D Sea Stallion armament
2 XM218 .50 Cal machineguns
CH-53D Sea Stallion crew
4- pilot, copilot, crew chief, and 1st mechanic/aerial gunner
CH-53D Sea Stallion mission
transportation of equipment, supplies, and personnel during the assault phase of an amphibious operation and subsequent operations ashore.
CH-53D Sea Stallion payload
37 passengers or 55 with centerline seats
7 tons
CH-53E Super Sea stallion primary function
Transportation of heavy equipment and supplies during the ship-to-shore movement of an amphib assault and during subsequent operations ashore
CH-53E Super Sea stallion speed
150 knots
CH-53E Super Sea stallion range
w/o refueling 621 miles
CH-53E Super Sea stallion armament
Two XM218 .50 Cal machineguns
CH-53E Super Sea stallion crew
4- pilot, copilot, crew chief, and 1st mechanic/aerial gunner
CH-53E Super Sea stallion mission
Transportation of material and supplies. Compatible with most amphibious class ships and is carried routinely aboard LHA and LHD type ships.
CH-53E Super Sea stallion payload
16 tons for 50 nautical miles and return (LAR, M198 howitzer, or itself)
37 passengers or 55 w/ centerline seats
UH-1N Huey primary function
Utility helicopter
UH-1N Huey speed
121 knots
UH-1N Huey range
172 nautical miles
UH-1N Huey crew
2 officers, 2 enlisted
UH-1N Huey armament
M-240, GAU-16 .50 Cal, GAU-17 7.62 (all crew served)
GAU-2B/A (fixed forward)
Two 7 or 19 shot 2.75” rocket pods
UH-1N Huey armament
M-240, GAU-16 .50 Cal, GAU-17 7.62 (all crew served)
GAU-2B/A (fixed forward)
Two 7 or 19 shot 2.75” rocket pods
UH-1N Huey mission
Airborne command and control, combat assault, medical evacuation, maritime special operations, supporting arms control and coordination, fire support and security for forward and rear area forces
UH-1N Huey mission
Airborne command and control, combat assault, medical evacuation, maritime special operations, supporting arms control and coordination, fire support and security for forward and rear area forces
MV-22B Osprey primary function
Amphibious assault transport of troops, equipment and supplies from assault ships and land bases
MV-22B Osprey description
Multi- engine, dual-piloted, self deployable, medium lift, vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) tiltrotor aircraft