UH-72H - LAKOTA US-ARMY
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'Piloot en Vliegtuig' published our article
about the UH-72H LAKOTA
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A brandnew helicopter for the US Army at Hohenfels base
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The first European helicopter choosen by the Americans |
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Let's have a closer look at this
remarquable state-of-the-art helicopter in modern materials and avionics
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September 9th, on a cloudy / rainy day the
UH-72 LAKOTA helicopter was officially taken into service |
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At JMRC Hohenfels Germany a group of
international military and VIP's posed for our camera... |
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... to celebrate the inauguration of this
new 'European' helicopter for US ARMY |
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This helicopter model is well known in Europe
as the Eurocopter EC-145, but there are differences |
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The Lakota is not manufactured in Europe but
a product from EADS North America |
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This militarized version UH-72 is derived
from the EC-145 andwon the prestigious LUH competition |
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The LUH (Light Utility Helicopter) was a
competition of the U.S. Army to 'get the very best ! |
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This multi-roler
replaces the ageing UH-1 Iroquois en OH-58 Kiowa’s in Army and National
Guard |
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It's a non-combat version, and
can be equipped with for instance hoist facilities |
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EADS North America Company signed a contract
for 345 examples, completely assembled in the U.S.A. |
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Let's have a look at the
difficult to find airbase Hohenfels, or.... is it quite easy ?? |
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Some general information on a
fact sheet (see for more in German below) |
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The choice was:
Unarmed, economical flying, medevac capability, support in ‘non combat
environment’ |
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Traditionally the UH-72A received the name of
a native Indian tribe, the choice was made for Lakota. |
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The inside offers great
flexibility for cargo, personell, and transport / care taking of victims. |
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Stretcher and 'attack-bag's '
are part of the medevac version |
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This medics-crew enjoys the
demonstration, given for VIP's and press |
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The U.S. Army operates five versions with a
non-standard Mission Equipment Package (MEP)..... |
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.... the Medevac, Security & Support, VIP,
Observer Controller and OPFOR dedicated to specific tasks. |
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Some details, a logo on the
wall, and the Hohenfels tower ... |
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... and author Kees Otten in
interview at the extended maintainance area. |
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It was not clear yet if the
Blackhawk would remain stationed, it does have a large capacity. |
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The old Huey's (8) wait for
their faith, possibly the'll join the Afghan police force. |
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The OPFOR Lakota's are (like the
Huey's) painted in a special color sceme, below the standard sceme |
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The 'military EC-145' shows it's
skills, it's very manoeuvrable, flexible and 'stupid-proof' ... :-)
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Major Nick Sternberg explains
and informs about the new acquired machines. |
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The first
experiences are satisfactory. The UH-72 is more quiet than the UH-1H and a
little bit smaller. |
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Some details: Discharge wire on
the tail, to unload static electricity (left) a canle cutter (left-below)... |
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What ever made a Boeing crash (frozen pitot
tube, air pressure/speed) is overcome by heating it |
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Here our impression stops, with
logo's and the 'American Eurocopter' shield. We wish the US Army many good
flights and happy landings in the years to come ! |
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Article
LAKOTA in English, push the buttonii |
Artikel
LAKOTA in het Nederlands, druk op de knopii |
Factsheet
in German, push the buttoni |
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Special
thanks to Colonel Barker & Major Sternberg for support and having us ! |
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