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News > Haiti earthquake recovery continues with support from HH-65 and UH-72A helicopters
Haiti earthquake recovery continues with support from HH-65 and UH-72A helicopters
February 3, 2010
Rotary-wing aircraft produced and supported by American Eurocopter are being employed for humanitarian operations in Haiti, assisting multinational efforts that have followed the January 12 earthquake there.
Coast Guard Cutter Mohawk crewmembers help carry a young Haitian girl on a stretcher to a Dolphin rescue helicopter where she will be airlifted to a local hospital for treatment of a serious leg injury. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Etta Smith) |
U.S. Coast Guard units were the first on scene in the Haitian capital of Port-au-Prince, and their HH-65C Dolphin helicopters have been involved in the relief work from the start. These HH-65Cs – along with MH-65C Dolphin helicopters – from Air Station Detroit and Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron Jacksonville, Florida have provided logistics and MEDEVAC support in the most devastated areas.
The Dolphin has a distinguished service record with the Coast Guard – including extensive rescue support in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. The service’s Dolphin helicopter fleet has been upgraded with new engines, systems and avionics in recapitalization programs that have been assisted by American Eurocopter.
U.S. Army assets sent to the Haiti region included two UH-72A Lakota Light Utility Helicopters from the Puerto Rico National Guard. The Lakota is well-suited for disaster response duties, combining a large cabin with the ability to rapidly load/unload patients through rear clamshell doors while the rotors are turning. The UH-72A’s small overall footprint allows it to maneuver in close while producing less rotor wash than larger helicopters – making operations safer in confined areas and small landing zones.
American Eurocopter produces the UH-72A at its Columbus, Mississippi facility for program prime contractor EADS North America. A total of 345 Lakotas are expected to be acquired through 2015 for U.S. Army and National Guard operations in missions that range from homeland security and drug interdiction to general support, logistics and medical evacuation flights.
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