LUH-72 Fielding

[emspilot407]

Does anyone know what NG units and States will get the LUH-72 and when?

[maxtork]

I think MS is going to be the first state but I wouldn't count on it as the fielding schedule changes frequently at this point.

[Ian Corrigible]

The first three will be Davison, VA, Jackson, MS and Fort Indiantown, PA.

The ArNG is due to get 204 of the first 322 aircraft.

I/C

[emspilot407]

And do you know when for Ft. Indiantown Gap?

[Ian Corrigible]

Provisionally next June.

I/C

[emspilot407]

Thanks for the info.

[Lutefisk989]

204 to the Ar NG??? How many aviation battalions do they have? That seems like a lot!

[15Victor]

yes

hi. yes i'm in the C 1-114 aviation division out of Jackson Mississippi and we'll be the first NG unit to recieve the new 72's around may or june. i'm psyched! we're gettin two of them. i'm a crew chief for the oh-58's which are bein replaced by the 72's so i'll be switchin to them! as for the army regulars units and other guard units i'm not sure about. hope this helps!

Pvt. Berry

[chopper2004]

UH-72A in V Corps?

Will there be a possibility for the UH-72A be based this neck of the woods in Europe? USAREUR V corps?

Whats the type conversion course like ? Is it a trip to Grand Prairie and Columbus facility after Initial ENtry Rotary Wing at Fort Rucker?


Anyone know if it may appear at Heli Expo in a month in Houston? I know its strictly civil but thought maybe American Eurocopter may exhibit it?