US Army's new Lakota packed with high-tech gear: "The Army National Guard is preparing to receive the first light utility helicopter equipped with a new, state-of-the-art mission equipment package.
The new MEP aboard the UH-72A Lakota light utility helicopter includes an electro-optical/infrared sensor, enhanced cockpit screens, high power illuminator system, analog-digital data downlink capability and GPS-enhanced moving map displays.
A UH-72A 'security and support' MEP was on display at the Army Aviation Association of America's Annual Exposition, April 17-20, in Nashville, Tenn. The package will complete certification testing in May, and be followed by training before being delivered to the National Guard.
The S and S-equipped LUH aircraft will be ready to conduct humanitarian and disaster relief efforts as well as other key missions such as border patrol and counter-drug enforcement."
