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Air Combat Element (ACE) 105
105.10 Discuss the characteristics and employment of the following Marine aircraft:
a. UH-1
The UH-1N is a twin-engine, two-seat, singlepiloted,
single-rotor, utility helicopter. HML/A
squadrons use the UH-1N. The mission of the
UH-1N is to provide utility support for the
MAGTF. It can transport a maximum of 13
passengers or provide airborne command and
control using the ASC-26 communication
package. The aircraft can aid local search and
rescue assets and provide aeromedical
evacuation of casualties. The UH-1N can carry
two 7.62mm GAU-17 or M-60 machine guns
and a defensive armament system. This system
allows the UH-1N to use 2.75-inch rockets,
crew-served .50 caliber machine guns, and
fixed forward and crew-served 7.62mm
machine guns.
b. CH-46
The CH-46E is a dual-piloted, twin-engine,
tandom rotor assault support helicopter.
Marine medium helicopter squadrons (HMMs)
use the CH-46E. The prmary mission of the
CH-46E is to provide assulat transport of
troops. The cabin section has provisions for 25
personnel. Normal configuration is for 15
combat-loaded troops. The CH-46 can
transport supplies and equipment (internally
and externally) and provide medical ecavuation
for 15 litter patients. The CH-46 can mount
two 7.62 M-60 machine guns or two .50 caliber
XM-218 machine guns for self protection. The
CH-64E has the following features:
• Crash attenuating pilot seats
• Exhaust infrared suppressors
• Crashworthy fuel system
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