UH-72A Lakota American Light Utility Helicopter
UH-72A Lokota
Utility Helicopter
Other
Basic Information
Name
UH-72A Lakota American Light Utility Helicopter
Designation
UH-72A Lokota
Alternate Designation
UH-72A Lokota
Equipment Type
Utility Helicopter
Manufacturer
—
Date of Introduction
2007
Description
The UH-72A Lakota is a twin-engine helicopter with a single, four-bladed main rotor. The UH-72 is a militarized version of the Eurocopter EC145 and was built by American Eurocopter (now Airbus Helicopters, Inc.), a division of Airbus Group, Inc. Initially marketed as the UH-145, the helicopter was selected as the winner of the United States Army's Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) program on 30 June 2006. In October 2006, American Eurocopter was awarded a production contract for 345 aircraft to replace aging Bell UH-1H/V Iroquois and Bell OH-58A/C Kiowa helicopters in the US Army and Army National Guard fleets. It performs logistics and support missions within the US for homeland security, disaster response missions, and medical evacuations.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Crew
2
Engine
Turboshaft (2 hp)
Max Speed
268.0 km/h
Service Ceiling
5 m
Variants
UH-72A Lakota
An unarmed utility military version of the EC 145.
UH-72B Lakota
Upgrade of the UH-72A; this configuration is based on the upgraded civilian H145. The model has a Fenestron tail rotor, more powerful engines, enhanced controls, and the Airbus Helionix avionics suite. It will enter service with the ARNG in 2021.
AAS-72X
A proposed armed version of the UH-72 for the US Army's Armed Aerial Scout OH-58D replacement program offered by EADS and Lockheed Martin.
AAS-72X+
An armed military version of the Eurocopter EC145T2 also proposed for the Armed Aerial Scout program. It was equipped with more powerful engines with an extra 200 shaft horsepower each, a fenestron shrouded tail rotor, and a fully digital glass cockpit.
System
Alternative Designation
UH-72A Lokota
Type
Light Utility Helicopter
Crew
2 ea
Blades, Main Rotor
4 ea
Blades, Tail Rotor
2 ea
Number of Engines
2 ea
Number of Hard Points
INA
Passengers
8 troop or 2 stretchers plus medical attendants
Internal Payload Capacity
1,790 kg
External Payload Capacity
1,500 kg
Dimensions
Length
13.03 m
Main Rotor Diameter
11 m
Height
3.45 m
Weight, Empty
1.79 tons
Weight, Maximum Takeoff
3.58 tons
Automotive
Engine Name
2 x Turbomeca Arriel 1E2
Engine Type
Turboshaft
Engine Power
2 x 738 shp
Maximum Speed
268 km/h
Service Ceiling
5.48 km
Range
685 km
Main Gun System
Note
The UH-72A Lakota helicopter is unarmed. It is used mainly for logistics and support missions in non-combat environments. It can also perform medical evacuations and personnel recovery tasks
Protection
Add on Armor
No
Stealth Properties
No
Heat Signature Reduction
No
NBC Protection
INA
EW Counter Measures/CCM
INA
Counter Measures (Chaff/Flares)
INA
Image Sources
Notes
https://zap16.com/2012/11/30/eurocopter-uh-72-lakota/; https://www.armyrecognition.com/military-products/air/helicopters/transport-helicopters/uh-72a-lakota-light-utility-helicopter-technical-data-sheet-specifications-intelligence-description-information-identification-pictures-photos-images-video-united-states-american-us-usaf-air-force-aviation-aerospace-defence-industry-military-technology; https://garystockbridge617.getarchive.net/amp/topics/air+national+guard+tech+sgt+john+orrell;
Details
Country of Origin
United States
Category
Rotary Wing Aircraft
Air > Rotary Wing Aircraft
Filter Label
U
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
13.03 m
Width
—
Height
3.45 m
Weight
3580 kg
Operators (3)
United States
Thailand
CFE Treaty
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