The Unmanned Little Bird helicopter, a smaller variant of the larger, manned A/MH-6M can be controlled by a pilot or piloted remotely. The ULB may be used for multiple missions that may include re-supply and casualty evacuation and is capable of carrying a 300-pound payload.
Capt. Keith Stevenson, U.S. Marine Corps
The Unmanned Little Bird helicopter, a smaller variant of the larger, manned A/MH-6M can be controlled by a pilot or piloted remotely.
An MH-6 Little Bird from 160th SOAR carrying Special Forces Soldiers from the 5th SFG(A) prepares to land during a SOF aeriel infiltration demonstration Sept. 28 at NASCAR's Kansas Speedway 400.
Spc. Tony Hawkins, USASOC PAO, U.S. Department of Defense
An MH-6 Little Bird from 160th SOAR carrying Special Forces Soldiers from the 5th SFG(A) prepares to land during a SOF aeriel infiltration demonstration at NASCAR’s Kansas Speedway 400.These MH-6 Images were photographed by military veterans and service members.
U.S. Army Soldiers in support of Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) prepare an A/MH-6X Mission Enhanced Little Birds for transport on a KC-130J Hercules at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., April 4, 2016. The demonstration was conducted during Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course 2-16. WTI is a seven week training event hosted by MAWTS-1 cadre. MAWTS-1 provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine Aviation Training and Readiness and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics.
Lance Cpl. Zachary Ford, U.S. Marine Corps
U.S. Army Soldiers in support of Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) prepare an A/MH-6X Mission Enhanced Little Birds for transport on a KC-130J Hercules at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona.
A U.S. Army A/MH-6X Mission Enhanced Little Bird assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) conducts an Offensive Air Support exercise at Yodaville, near Yuma, Ariz., March 31, 2016. The Offensive Air Support exercise was conducted during Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI 2-16). WTI is a seven week training event, hosted by Cadre. MAWTS-1 provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine Aviation Training and Readiness and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics.
Cpl. Waiyan Tin, U.S. Marine Corps
A U.S. Army A/MH-6X Mission Enhanced Little Bird assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) conducts an Offensive Air Support exercise at Yodaville, near Yuma, Arizona.
Aircrew with the 15th Special Operations Squadron participate in a bilateral training exercise at Saber Army Airfield, Tenn., July 11, 2017. The exercise provided advanced tactical training for 1st Special Operations Wing Air Commandos and joint special operations forces partners.
Airman 1st Class Joseph Pick, U.S. Air Force
Aircrew with the 15th Special Operations Squadron participate in a bilateral training exercise at Saber Army Airfield, Tennessee.These MH-6 Images were photographed by military veterans and service members.
U.S. Army Soldiers in support of Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) prepare an A/MH-6X Mission Enhanced Little Bird for transport on a KC-130J Hercules at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., April 4, 2016. The demonstration was conducted during Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course 2-16. WTI is a seven week training event hosted by MAWTS-1 cadre. MAWTS-1 provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine Aviation Training and Readiness and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics.
Lance Cpl. Zachary M. Ford, U.S. Marine Corps
The demonstration was conducted during Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course 2-16. WTI is a seven week training event hosted by MAWTS-1 cadre. MAWTS-1 provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine Aviation Training and Readiness and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics.
U.S. Army Rangers prepare for a fast rope insertion demonstration from an MH-6 Little Bird, piloted by 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment Soldiers, outside of University of Phoenix Stadium. The demonstration was prior to the NFL's Thursday Night Football, Arizona Cardinals vs. Seattle Seahawks Salute to Service game, Nov. 9, 2017. The game honored members of U.S. Army Special Operations Command and celebrated their value to the Nation.
Staff Sgt. Christopher Harper, U.S. Army
U.S. Army Rangers prepare for a fast rope insertion demonstration from an MH-6 Little Bird, piloted by 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment Soldiers, outside of University of Phoenix Stadium. The demonstration was prior to the NFL’s Thursday Night Football, Arizona Cardinals vs. Seattle Seahawks Salute to Service game. The game honored members of U.S. Army Special Operations Command and celebrated their value to the Nation.
U.S. Army A/MH-6X Mission Enhanced Little Birds land during Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course 2-16 at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., April 4, 2016. WTI is a seven week training event hosted by MAWTS-1 cadre. MAWTS-1 provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine Aviation Training and Readiness and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics.
Lance Cpl. Zachary Ford, U.S. Marine Corps
U.S. Army A/MH-6X Mission Enhanced Little Birds land during Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course 2-16 at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona. WTI is a seven week training event hosted by MAWTS-1 cadre. MAWTS-1 provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine Aviation Training and Readiness and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics.
A U.S. Army AH-6 Little Bird in support of Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) fires rockets at designated targets during an offensive air support exercise at Mt. Barrow, Chocolate Mountain Aerial Gunnery Range, Calif., April 5, 2016. The exercise is part of Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) 2-16, a seven-week training event hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) cadre. MAWTS-1 provides standardized tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine Aviation Training and Readiness and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics.
Staff Sgt. Artur Shvartsberg, U.S. Marine Corps
A U.S. Army AH-6 Little Bird in support of Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) fires rockets at designated targets during an offensive air support exercise at Mt. Barrow, Chocolate Mountain Aerial Gunnery Range, California.These MH-6 Images were photographed by military veterans and service members.
The Unmanned Little Bird helicopter, a smaller variant of the larger, manned A/MH-6M can be controlled by a pilot or piloted remotely. The ULB may be used for multiple missions that may include re-supply and casualty evacuation and is capable of carrying a 300-pound payload.
Capt. Keith Stevenson, U.S. Marine Corps
The ULB may be used for multiple missions that may include re-supply and casualty evacuation and is capable of carrying a 300-pound payload.
A U.S. Army AH-6 Little Bird in support of Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) flies over designated targets during an offensive air support exercise at Mt. Barrow, Chocolate Mountain Aerial Gunnery Range, Calif., April 5, 2016. The exercise is part of Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) 2-16, a seven-week training event hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) cadre. MAWTS-1 provides standardized tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine Aviation Training and Readiness and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics.
Staff Sgt. Artur Shvartsberg, U.S. Marine Corps
A U.S. Army AH-6 Little Bird in support of Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) flies over designated targets during an offensive air support exercise at Mt. Barrow, Chocolate Mountain Aerial Gunnery Range, California.
A U.S. Army A/MH-6X Mission Enhanced Little Bird assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron one (MAWTS-1) fires rockets during an Offensive Air Support exercise at Yodaville, near Yuma, Ariz., March 31, 2016. The Offensive Air Support exercise was conducted during Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI 2-16). WTI is a seven week training event hosted by MAWTS-1 cadre. MAWTS-1 provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine Aviation Training and Readiness and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics.
Lance Cpl. Zachary Ford, U.S. Marine Corps
A U.S. Army A/MH-6X Mission Enhanced Little Bird assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron one (MAWTS-1) fires rockets during an Offensive Air Support exercise at Yodaville, near Yuma, Arizona.
Aircrew with the 15th Special Operations Squadron participate in a bilateral training exercise at Saber Army Airfield, Tenn., July 11, 2017. The exercise provided advanced tactical training for 1st Special Operations Wing Air Commandos and joint special operations forces partners.
Airman 1st Class Joseph Pick, U.S. Air Force
Aircrew with the 15th Special Operations Squadron participate in a bilateral training exercise at Saber Army Airfield, Tennessee.These MH-6 Images were photographed by military veterans and service members.
A U.S. Army AH-6 Little Bird in support of Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) fires rockets at designated targets during an offensive air support exercise at Mt. Barrow, Chocolate Mountain Aerial Gunnery Range, Calif., April 5, 2016. The exercise is part of Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) 2-16, a seven-week training event hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) cadre. MAWTS-1 provides standardized tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine Aviation Training and Readiness and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics.
Staff Sgt. Artur Shvartsberg, U.S. Marines
A U.S. Army AH-6 Little Bird in support of Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) fires rockets at designated targets during an offensive air support exercise at Mt. Barrow, Chocolate Mountain Aerial Gunnery Range, California.
Aircrew with the 15th Special Operations Squadron participate in a bilateral training exercise at Saber Army Airfield, Tenn., July 11, 2017. The exercise provided advanced tactical training for 1st Special Operations Wing Air Commandos and joint special operations forces partners.
Airman 1st Class Joseph Pick, U.S. Air Force
Aircrew with the 15th Special Operations Squadron participate in a bilateral training exercise at Saber Army Airfield, Tennessee. The exercise provided advanced tactical training for 1st Special Operations Wing Air Commandos and joint special operations forces partners.
A MH-6 Little Bird helicopter equipped with the Autonomous Aerial Cargo/Utility System (AACUS) technology lifts off during an Office of Naval Research (ONR) demonstration held at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va. AACUS consists of a sensor and software package that when integrated into rotary wing aircraft enables autonomous, unmanned flight, allowing the Marine Corps to rapidly resupply forces on the front lines as an alternative to dangerous convoys, manned aircraft or air drops in all weather conditions.
John F. Williams
A MH-6 Little Bird helicopter equipped with the Autonomous Aerial Cargo/Utility System (AACUS) technology lifts off during an Office of Naval Research (ONR) demonstration held at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va. AACUS consists of a sensor and software package that when integrated into rotary wing aircraft enables autonomous, unmanned flight, allowing the Marine Corps to rapidly resupply forces on the front lines as an alternative to dangerous convoys, manned aircraft or air drops in all weather conditions.These MH-6 Images were photographed by military veterans and service members.
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