BH can 'only' fit 8 where as MRH can fit 12. This would have to be one of the most ridiculous arguments out there.
2012 infantry construct is now 8 men per Sect (down from 9) so a BH can carry a full sect in marching order. If that's not enough take the seats out and OCL will take 18.
In the BH troops can at least wear their webbing in the seats, something that can not be done in the fantastic crash-worthy seats of the MRH.
Even with the craftiest use of numbers you'll find that the MRH can only give you about 10% more than the BH M/L.
This is all before the tactical aspect of splitting Sections and bump plans (losing a Sect vs a Sect-and-a-half)
Let’s not start on the cabin floor or the door guns!
And the Mikes seem to be doing pretty well in Afghan.
New Army Black Hawk succeeds in combat
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