AH-6 is a mobile arsenal, not inferior to other armed helicopters in the world Introduce Recently, in September 2019, the US State Department approved plans to sell the AH-6i light-attack reconnaissance helicopter to Thailand. The $ 400 million deal is made under the Foreign Military Sales program, including 8 AH-6i helicopters and accompanying weapons packages, along with training, accessories and avionic equipments. The AH-6i helicopter is the newest variant of the AH-6 helicopter family, targeting the export market. Although in service since 1980, AH-6 Little Bird is still a favorite weapon of the US Army. Since the 1960s, the demands of modern warfare have led the US Army to need a new light helicopter suitable for reconnaissance, transport and strike missions. It must be highly maneuverable and compact in design than traditional helicopters. And Hughes OH-6 Cayuse was the answer to the US Army at that time. However, by 1980, the US Army decided to improve this he...
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