Helicopter UH-72A Lakota

The UH-72A Lakota is the U.S. Army's new multi-mission Light Utility Helicopter (LUH). Selected in June 2006 following a rigorous evaluation, it combines operational capability, reliability and affordability, fulfilling all of the Army's requirements for speed, range, endurance and overall performance. As an in-production helicopter with FAA IFR certification, the UH-72A meets the Army's commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) acquisition strategy for LUH.

•Max weight: 7,903 lbs
•Capacity: 1 or 2 pilots + up to 9 troops
•Powerplant: 2 Turbomeca Arriel 1E2
•Fast cruise speed: 133 kts.