Why the U.S. Army's 3rd Largest Helicopter Fleet Has No Weapons – Why does the U.S. Army rely on a helicopter fleet that carries no weapons? The UH-72 Lakota has become one of the Army’s largest rotorcraft fleets, with more than 480 aircraft supporting training, search and rescue, MEDEVAC, disaster response, firefighting, and other missions. Its commercial origins keep it reliable and affordable, while the newer UH-72B adds upgraded engines, a five-bladed rotor, Fenestron tail rotor, and Helionix avionics. Watch the full video to see why the unarmed Lakota remains so important to the U.S. Army!
Source: Military TV
