History & Helicopter Platforms Flashcards
1
Q
What four basic functions do military aircrafts perform?
A
- Transporting
- Bombing
- Shooting
- Observing
2
Q
What are two categories of military aircrafts?
A
- Fixed Wing
- Rotary Wing
3
Q
What does the “AH” rotary wing designation stand for?
A
Attack Helicopter
4
Q
What does the “CH” rotary wing designation stand for?
A
Cargo Helicopter
5
Q
What does the “HH” rotary wing designation stand for?
A
Heavy-lift & large resume helicopter
6
Q
What does the “MH” rotary wing designation stand for?
A
Modified for Special Ops
7
Q
What does the “OH” rotary wing designation stand for?
A
Observation/Recon Helicopter
8
Q
What does the “UH” rotary wing designation stand for?
A
Utility/General Purpose Helicopter
9
Q
Most Army Helicopters are named after what?
A
Native American Tribes
10
Q
What are the US Army helicopter platforms?
A
- AH6J/MH-6J “Little Bird”
- AH64 “Apache”
- CH-47 “Chinook”
- UH-60 “Blackhawk”
- UH-72A “Lakota”
