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US Army · Public domain · Resized · Public domain · Source ↗ · Modified
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Measured figures
MH-6 · including rotors
Single source32 ft 7.2 in (9.936 m) including rotors[source]
Configuration
| Specification | MD Helicopters MH-6 Little Bird | Sikorsky CH-148 Cyclone |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Observation Multi-mission Light attack[source] | Maritime helicopter[source] |
| National origin | United States[source] | United States[source] |
| Manufacturer | Hughes Helicopters McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Systems MD Helicopters[source] | Sikorsky Aircraft[source] |
| Status | In service[source] |
CH-148 Cyclone · Length
Length
Single sourceMH-6 · 1 × Allison T63-A-5A or T63-A-700 turboshaft engine for take-off (de-rated)
Single source1 × Allison T63-A-5A or T63-A-700 turboshaft engine, 425 hp (317 kW) for take-off (de-rated)[source]
2 × General Electric CT7-8A7 turboshaft engines, 3,000 shp ( ) each
Single source2 × General Electric CT7-8A7 turboshaft engines, 3,000 shp (2,200 kW) each[source]
MH-6 · 2,061 ft/min (
Single source2,061 ft/min (10.47 m/s)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
In service[source] |
| Primary user | United States Army[source] | Royal Canadian Air Force[source] |
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| Introduction date | 1980[source] | July 2018[source] |
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| First flight | 27 February 1963[source] | 15 November 2008[source] |
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| Developed from | Hughes OH-6 Cayuse[source] | Sikorsky S-92[source] |
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| Variant | Boeing AH-6[source] | — |
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| Capacity | up to six passengers for MH-6 / 1,509 lb (684 kg)[source] | 6 in mission configuration, up to 22 in utility configuration.[source] 22 passengers[source] |
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| Fuel capacity | 62 US gal (52 imp gal; 235 L) / 403 lb (183 kg)[source] | — |
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| Main rotor area | 587.8 sq ft (54.61 m 2 )[source] | 2,650 sq ft (246 m 2 ) S-92[source] |
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| Blade section | NACA 0012[source] | - root: Sikorsky SC2110; tip: Sikorsky SSC-A09 - S-92[source] |
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| Guns | 2× 12.7×99mm (.50 BMG) GAU-19 ; or 2× 7.62×51mm NATO M134 Minigun[source] | — |
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| Rockets | 2× LAU-68D/A seven-tube rocket pods firing 2.75 in (70 mm) Hydra 70 rocket projectiles[source] | — |
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| Missiles | 4× AGM-114 Hellfire or 4× FIM-92 Stinger[source] | — |
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| Number built | — | 28[source] |
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| Folded Length | — | 14.78 m (48.5 ft)[source] |
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Maximum take-off; Max takeoff weight
Single source15,600 lb (7,076 kg) S-92[source]
29,300 lb (13,290 kg)[source]
13,000 kg[source]CH-148 Cyclone · Maximum gross weight
Maximum; Maximum speed
Single source