Cobrahistorian Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 Hey all, Wanted to let you all know about the helicopter handover ceremony I attended yesterday. I did take pics, but I'm on my bb, so I'll post them later. The event was historic because not only was it the first HH-60M delivered, but it was the first time a new-production aircraft of a brand new variant was delivered, not to the Active Duty, but to the National Guard. The first Mike model Medevac unit will be in VT and they will have all of their birds by the end of the year. Truly a historic event, and a long time coming. Heck, I might even want to fly one! Shhhh don't tell anyone! Oh, and yes... I shot a full walkaround of it too. Jon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
grandadjohn Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 Hey all,Wanted to let you all know about the helicopter handover ceremony I attended yesterday. I did take pics, but I'm on my bb, so I'll post them later. The event was historic because not only was it the first HH-60M delivered, but it was the first time a new-production aircraft of a brand new variant was delivered, not to the Active Duty, but to the National Guard. The first Mike model Medevac unit will be in VT and they will have all of their birds by the end of the year. Truly a historic event, and a long time coming. Heck, I might even want to fly one! Shhhh don't tell anyone! Oh, and yes... I shot a full walkaround of it too. Jon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 Look forward to that....can't wait.... I like historical events... and its even better when they are made whilst I am stillaround to see them or read about them..so Come on get a move on and post those pics...!!! HOLMES.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kuman Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 same here.. also looking forward to that walkaround... TIA for sharing.. kuman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hawkwrench Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 YEEEEEESSSSS!!! We finally converted Jon over into wanting to fly a REAL helicopter.One that doesn't have a pull-along string attached to it.Can't wait for those cool pics Bro! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
majortomski Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 , but it was the first time a new-production aircraft of a brand new variant was delivered, not to the Active Duty, but to the National Guard. First Congarats on being there, but.,.. the first C-130H model was delivered to the OK ANG waaay back in the early 80s. The Army NG just may finally be getting with the program! T Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cobrahistorian Posted September 23, 2008 Author Share Posted September 23, 2008 YEEEEEESSSSS!!! We finally converted Jon over into wanting to fly a REAL helicopter.One that doesn't have a pull-along string attached to it.Can't wait for those cool pics Bro! Just because I like the mission doesn't mean I want to fly the aircraft. If I weren't flying a far superior aircraft, I'd be flying Medevac Hawks. The HH-60M is an impressive bird. Lots of similarities in MPD architecture, except for some reason, even though it doesn't have backup instruments, it is still IFR rated, while the AH-64D is not... Can't wait until we get those VOR receivers on the Longbow... that'll make life SO much easier! In any case, I apologize for my failing to acknowledge the Air Guard's receipt of the first C-130H. The Army is finally realizing that the Guard makes nearly half of its manpower and it is about time that we get the same equipment considerations. The fielding of several new HH-60M units to the Guard before the Active is that first major step. LTG Clyde Vaughn speaking: MG Carter of Massachusetts signing the handover document. The Adjutants General from the first two states to receive the M units were present at the signing (VT and MA). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
drhornii Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 Interesting they do not have the crew chief windows/doors? Pictures look good B) cool new rotors too. Can't wait for that bird to get dirty, way too clean! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B-1 Nut Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 (edited) **EDITED BY ORIGINAL POSTER** Great looking helo. JED Edited September 24, 2008 by B-1 Nut Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 thank you for the photos ..looks good... forever recorded here AWESOME !!!Such a solemn ceremony.... What a CLEAN Bird....how long before it gets DIRRTTTTY !!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AnthonyWan Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 SUPER BLACKHAWK Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cobrahistorian Posted September 23, 2008 Author Share Posted September 23, 2008 SUPER BLACKHAWK Feelin ok Awan? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sarathi S. Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 I think I'm in love. That thing looks beautiful. All it needs is two door guns, and I'll marry it, even at the tender age of 14. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cobrahistorian Posted September 23, 2008 Author Share Posted September 23, 2008 I think I'm in love. That thing looks beautiful. All it needs is two door guns, and I'll marry it, even at the tender age of 14. Door guns? On a Medevac bird?! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
11bee Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 Door guns? On a Medevac bird?! That raises a question - are medevac's in Iraq / Afghanistan flying armed? I would hope so since I really don't think those big red crosses would stop any of the bad guys from taking shots at them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
charles Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 Very nice thanks for share interesting pictures! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cobrahistorian Posted September 24, 2008 Author Share Posted September 24, 2008 I don't think Medevac birds are flying armed, and if you look at this bird, the gunner's doors are gone, so there is no provision in the HH-60M for door guns. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
klawrence Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 Two questions: Do the Guard units get the full ECM fit on these choppers or only if they deploy? Since it has a hoist and a FLIR, are they capable of SAR? It is nice to see the new craft going to the Guard units. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chef blades Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 Sexy pics, thankyou... Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cobrahistorian Posted September 24, 2008 Author Share Posted September 24, 2008 Two questions: Do the Guard units get the full ECM fit on these choppers or only if they deploy? Since it has a hoist and a FLIR, are they capable of SAR?It is nice to see the new craft going to the Guard units. They are fully combat capable, with all of the latest countermeasures. The Blackhawk does not have an onboard ECM suite. There is no difference between an Active/Guard/Reserve helicopter. Jon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CW4 Erick Swanberg Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 The crewchiefs sits in the back of the bird that is why the window has the bubble in it. Interesting they do not have the crew chief windows/doors?Pictures look good cool new rotors too. Can't wait for that bird to get dirty, way too clean! No MEDEVAC bird has weapons other than personnal weapons for the crew it is against the Geneva Convention, but we always fly with a armed escort or sometimes two of them, I flew with AH-1W Cobra's from HLMA-773 and AH-64D's from 2/6 CAV in Afghanistan as our escorts. That raises a question - are medevac's in Iraq / Afghanistan flying armed? I would hope so since I really don't think those big red crosses would stop any of the bad guys from taking shots at them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ThePhantomTwo Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 (edited) Jon,is that Maj. Gen. Umbarger I see in this pic?I'm hoping that means the unit here in Indiana will be getting them well Edited September 24, 2008 by ThePhantomTwo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cobrahistorian Posted September 24, 2008 Author Share Posted September 24, 2008 It is MG Umbarger, but he was present as the Chairman of the Board for NGAUS, not as a TAG of a state that will get Mikes Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ThePhantomTwo Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 It is MG Umbarger, but he was present as the Chairman of the Board for NGAUS, not as a TAG of a state that will get Mikes Darn Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don Harrison Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 I have a buddy down at rucker going throught the M model course right now. He say's it quite the helicopter. Don Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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