Uh-72B Lakota

[Dawes]

Didn't realize there even was a "B" model:

 

https://www.defensenews.com/land/2020/08/28/airbus-unveils-b-model-lakotas-will-enter-us-army-fleet-in-2021/

[shep854]

Truly an unsung asset. Proves the adage, "No news is good news."

Edited August 29, 2020 by shep854

[Ivanhoe]

Money spent on trash haulers is always well spent. Whenever budget hawks resume yelling about DOD spending, Mother Nature provides another use case either abroad or at home.

[seahawk]

Actually there could be a c model as well. The new 5 bladed rotor is just getting ready for production.

[Dawes]

Actually there could be a c model as well. The new 5 bladed rotor is just getting ready for production.

Wonder if that could be available as a retrofit?

[shep854]

One mistake: They are made in Columbus, MISSISSIPPI

[JW Collins]

I rather wish the requirement for a utility version of the LHX hadn't been dropped. A variant of that would have been perfect for all the roles these are being used for. Would have kept the RAH-66 alive too.