Black Hawk
What is the technical name for a Black Hawk
UH-60
What is the technical name for an Apache?
Ah-64
What is the technical name for a Chinook?
CH-47
Where did air assault originate?
Fort Campbell, KY
What is the Crew Size for a Black Hawk?
4- Pilot, Co-Pilot, 2x Crew Chiefs
What is the crew size for an Apache?
2 (Pilot, Co-Pilot/Gunner)
What is the crew size for a Chinook?
4- Pilot, Co-Pilot, Flight Engineer, Crew Chief
What differentiates a MEDEVAC helicopter from regular?
Red Cross
How many passengers can a Black Hawk Hold? (with and without seats)
11 with seats, 16 without
How many passengers can an Apache hold?
ZERO
What is the allowable cargo load for a Chinook? (Personnel- Troops and Casualties)
33 Combat equipped troops
24 Litters + 1 Ambulatory
How many emergency exits are there on a Chinook?
10 (Windows fall out)
What is the Cargo Hook capacity for a Black Hawk? (UH-60A and UH-60L/M)
A- 8000lbs
L/M- 9000lbs
What is the max effective range of its 30mm Chain Gun? (Point and Area)
1500m (Point), 3000m (Area)
What is the maximum dual hook load of a Chinook?
25,000lbs (Fore and Aft hook combined)
What do each of the mission letter designators stand for? (5x)
1. AH = Attack Helicopter
2. OH = Observation Helicopter
3. CH = Transport / Cargo Helicopter
4. UH = Utility Helicopter
5. MH = Multi-mission Helicopter
What is the max gross weight for an internal load? (A/L/M all same)
22,000lbs
What is the mission set of an Apache? (4x Parts)
1. Anti-armor (primary)
2. Close air support
3. Reconnaissance
4. Air to air combat
What is the Chinook's mission set? (4 Parts)
1. Troop and Cargo Transport
2. Slingload Operations
3. Waterborne Operations
4. Mass casualty evacuation when used during CASEVAC missions
What are the 6 flying formations?
a. trail
b. echelon Left/Right
c. heavy Left/Right
d. staggered trail left/right
e. vee
f. diamond