UH-72B

The U.S. Army received delivery of the UH-72B Lakota in September 2021. The latest addition to the successful UH-72 family, the UH-72B represents a significant advancement in rotary-wing technology.

The UH-72B incorporates numerous enhancements derived from the commercial aircraft's lifecycle, including improvements to power, controls, avionics, and safety features – all achieved at no additional cost to the government.

Key technological advancements include:
  • Fenestron Shrouded Tail Rotor: The redesigned gearbox enhances ground safety and reduces maintenance, while the new bearingless, five-bladed rotor reduces maintenance costs and increases load capacity.
  • Enhanced Power and Controls: The enhanced Arriel 2E power plant and dual FADEC system deliver increased power and greater control, while the four-axis autopilot system allows for automated takeoffs and improved flight control.
  • Advanced Avionics: The advanced human-machine interface of the Airbus Helionix avionics suite enhances situational awareness and decreases pilot workload. Flight operations are streamlined, and automated controllability is enabled by the four-axis autopilot.
The U.S. Army's UH-72B Lakota has increased performance, safety, and operational capabilities due to these enhancements, making it a flexible and effective asset.

  • True Multi-role Capability: Troop Carrier, Special Operation, ISR, Armed Support / Light Attack, Maritime Ops (ship-borne capable), MEDEVAC, SAR (hoist/stretchers).
  • Weapon System(s) Capable: 20mm, .50 cal., 2.75” FFAR, Missiles (Hellfire/JAGM), Laser Guided Rockets, ASE; ballistic protection; EO/IR sensors, C4I comms, HMSD.
  • Low Detectability: Small airframe, reduced rotor diameter, confined area operations, reduced external noise (new tech) & IR signatures, blends with civilian models.
  • World-Wide Rapid Deployable: (4) UH-72B in C-17 with fly-away capability.
  • High Sustainability: Extremely reliable, affordable, limited logistics, no specific tools.
  • Advanced Technologies: 4-axis AP, dual FADEC engines, rear clamshell doors, new 5-bladed (folding) bearingless/hingeless Main Rotor System, superb High/Hot performance, composite tailboom, low noise signature and more.
  • Production: Built in the USA (Columbus, MS), training in the USA (Ft. Novosel, AL and Grand Prairie, TX).

  • Open U.S. Army contract supports short lead-time
  • Production availability FY24
  • Multiple Foreign Nation Deliveries (20+); Includes highly capable NATO SOF, SAR & Light Attack. All on schedule.

Height 12.95 ft
Length 44.76 ft
MTOW 8,378 lbs
Cruise Speed 130 KTAS/ 525 lb./hr
HOGE (MTOW, ISA) 9,000 ft.
Range/Endurance 345 Nm/ 3+39 hrs
Crew 1 (SPIFR)
Seating 2+2+7 (all crashworthy)
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