BLUF
The US Air Force's MH-139, begins operations to secure land-based nuclear missiles, replacing the 54 year old UH-1N Huey design.Summary
- The first aircraft arrived at Montana's Malmstrom Air Force Base.
- Will patrol missile fields in Montana, Wyoming, and North Dakota.
- More speed and payload than the Huey.
- 36 operational airframes planned, down from the originally intended 84.