Designed primarily as a light observation and utility helicopter, the Gazelle proved its versatility with the Army Air Corps, taking on the additional roles of battlefield communication, directing artillery fire and anti-tank roles. After 49 years in service, the type was retired in October 2023

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Aerospatiale Gazelle / SA.341/SA.342 - ФранцияFrance - 1967

The Sikorsky Raider X is a compound helicopter concept with two coaxial rotors and a single pusher propeller, that is competing for the US Army's FARA prototype competition

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Sikorsky X-2 / S-97 Raider - СШАUSA - 2008

In 2016 the OH-58D Kiowa Warrior was retired from the US Army after 33 years service. The US Army has been looking for a suitable replacement ever since

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bell Model 406 / OH-58D Kiowa Warrior - СШАUSA - 1983

The Royal Navy Wildcat HMA2 has successfully conducted maximum loadout trials with 20 Martlet missiles on a new weapons wing in 2022

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Agusta Westland AW.159 Lynx Wildcat / Future Lynx - InternationalInternational - 2009

The Royal Navy's Martlet anti-surface guided missile system (which uses the LMM missile as its effector) achieved initial operating capability at the end of October 2021
Introducing the Martel Lightweight Multi-Role Missile (LMM) into service on the Wildcat adds an essential layer of defence to the Royal Navy's Carrier Strike Group. The laser beam-riding missile is guided onto the target by a laser designator on the helicopter

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Agusta Westland AW.159 Lynx Wildcat / Future Lynx - InternationalInternational - 2009

The Boeing AH-6 is a series of light helicopter gunships based on the MH-6 Little Bird and MD500 family. It is specifically designed for superior performance and incorporates a flexible weapons configurable mission suite

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: McDonnell Douglas MD 500E/MD 520/MD 530/MD 600 - СШАUSA - 1982

Although intended for Airbus models, 'HForce' can be installed on multiple types, including the AH-6 and MD 500 family, covering the full spectrum of operational missions, such as air-to-ground, air-to-air and air-to-surface

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: McDonnell Douglas MD 500E/MD 520/MD 530/MD 600 - СШАUSA - 1982

The H145M is set to replace the Eurocopter Tiger within the German Bundeswehr, as the anti-tank helicopter is due to be withdrawn from service in 2031.
The Airbus H145M will serve in the light attack role armed with Rafael Spike LR guided missile

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Airbus H145 - InternationalInternational - 2010