US Air Force Alters Armament Plan for HH-60W Rescue Helicopter
The U.S. Air Force is officially changing its armament strategy for the HH-60W Jolly Green II combat rescue helicopter. Original plans to equip the aircraft with forward-firing rockets and guns have been canceled. The service will now focus exclusively on the helicopter's existing three door-mounted, crew-served machine guns for defensive purposes. This decision follows a review of the platform's primary mission requirements and operational needs. The change simplifies the helicopter's configuration, prioritizing its core search-and-rescue role over offensive capabilities.
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