Clinstone Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 Should be the AAQ-45 DAIRCM that is currently equipped on Air Force HH-60Gs. https://theaviationist.com/2020/03/21/u-s-air-force-deploying-new-distributed-aperture-infrared-countermeasure-on-hh-60g-pave-hawk-helicopters/ Integration was mentioned in FY22 budget documents. Quote Procurement of systems for integration and test will leverage the Department of the Navy IRCM (DAIRCM)development efforts and contracts. The government will integrate the systems onto the A/MH-6 utilizing existing aircraft modification contracts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
11bee Posted October 24, 2022 Share Posted October 24, 2022 23 hours ago, Clinstone said: Should be the AAQ-45 DAIRCM that is currently equipped on Air Force HH-60Gs. https://theaviationist.com/2020/03/21/u-s-air-force-deploying-new-distributed-aperture-infrared-countermeasure-on-hh-60g-pave-hawk-helicopters/ Integration was mentioned in FY22 budget documents. Good info, thanks very much. That’s a pretty small package for such a system, fascinating how quickly these devices are being miniaturized. Wonder if the rest of the Regiment’s fleet of helos are also getting these added? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sarathi S. Posted October 24, 2022 Share Posted October 24, 2022 DAIRCM is getting rolled out to just about everything, even the USMC H-1 fleet, so it's a safe bet that yes all of the 160th's aircraft are getting it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
11bee Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 15 hours ago, Sarathi S. said: DAIRCM is getting rolled out to just about everything, even the USMC H-1 fleet, so it's a safe bet that yes all of the 160th's aircraft are getting it. Didn't know that Big Army was getting this installed on their helos. Thanks for the info. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
11bee Posted December 29, 2022 Share Posted December 29, 2022 Posted on social media. Picture was labeled TF159+1 Sea Bat... USS Simpson. Interesting shot of an early FLIR setup on the Littlebird. According to comments on the picture, there may be an "extra special MD530" just visible in the left side of this picture. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Loach Driver Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 I reckon that is a 530F in the background. It certainly looks like a pointy-nosed 500. And that possibly points to the boys from Flight Concepts Division. LD. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shhedrov Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 (edited) Hello, Friends I got old BILEK AH-6С in scale 1/72 Please, help me. Is there any photos, where FLIR is in this position, not on the noce? Edited May 29, 2023 by Shhedrov Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shhedrov Posted May 29, 2023 Share Posted May 29, 2023 (edited) Second question Is this possible? AH-6C or AH-6F Old T-type dashboard and weapon board Edited May 29, 2023 by Shhedrov Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shhedrov Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 My AH-6 in scale 1:72 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Loach Driver Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 In relation to the question about the instrument panel, the AH-6F panel is based on the slimmer pedestal of the civilian Hughes 500D. The AH-6C is the T-shaped one found on the OH-6A. Nice work on your model, by the way. LD. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shhedrov Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 (edited) Unfortunately, I made a non-existent model. I realized late that it was necessary to install a different dashboard for the AH-6G. There was only a T-shaped dashboard one in the Bilek/Italery set. It was necessary either to change the dashboard, or not to put a shelf for weapons. Edited June 11, 2023 by Shhedrov Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Loach Driver Posted June 13, 2023 Share Posted June 13, 2023 It is only a minor detail, given the quality of your build. Great model of a Little Bird! LD. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Floyd S. Werner, Jr. Posted June 13, 2023 Share Posted June 13, 2023 I love the model but I think it should not be in this thread and have its own thread. Just my opinion. Not a hit on anyone. Floyd Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tank Posted June 13, 2023 Share Posted June 13, 2023 I don’t about that but it needs it’s own thread at minimum so more people can see this nice build. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ328 Posted October 29, 2023 Share Posted October 29, 2023 Would anyone here know how to find out the fate/final resting place of one of the birds? Specifically, I’m looking to see if 81-23635 (Star 44) still exists as a static display somewhere or if it was scrapped? My father in law, the assault wing commander, Ron Cugno, piloted it on 10/3/93 and I’d sure like to track it down if it’s out there somewhere. Thank you all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tank Posted October 29, 2023 Share Posted October 29, 2023 4 hours ago, DJ328 said: Would anyone here know how to find out the fate/final resting place of one of the birds? Hope others can help better but so far it looks like it might still be in use. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Loach Driver Posted October 29, 2023 Share Posted October 29, 2023 Yes, the likelihood is that it is either written-off or if still in the fleet, has been converted into an MELB and is still active. -23630 and -23636 have both been converted into MELBs so -23635 is likely to have done the same. I cant's find any photos of it in MELB configuration though. None of the fleet lists I have show it as being written-off but the lists I have are a little dated. Correction: I found this photo on the web. It is an MELB now. LD. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ328 Posted October 29, 2023 Share Posted October 29, 2023 9 hours ago, Loach Driver said: Yes, the likelihood is that it is either written-off or if still in the fleet, has been converted into an MELB and is still active. -23630 and -23636 have both been converted into MELBs so -23635 is likely to have done the same. I cant's find any photos of it in MELB configuration though. None of the fleet lists I have show it as being written-off but the lists I have are a little dated. Correction: I found this photo on the web. It is an MELB now. LD. Wow! 30 years later. I was. It expecting that. Lol. Thank you so much, you are a wealth of knowledge! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jusromaine Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 would like to know if any one could help me here. Im doing some 3d modeling, and the manual for the bird OH-6A Cyclic really doesn't give good image to build off, does anyone have a few photos. Please and thank you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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