‘Whiskey' Cheer: US Air Force on a high | Overseas deployment of HH-60W chopper

Key milestone: U.S Air Force HH-60W helicopter deployed overseas for the first time. Formidable helicopter nicknamed 'Whiskey' and officially dubbed the 'Jolly Green II'. Externally mounted weapons - Improved cabin space, maximum field of view & field of fire. The mean machine supports 7.62MM & .50 Cal fixed-forward and crew-served weapons. Exceptional performance a key factor - 10,200+ kg max gross weight for greater payload. Shipboard compatibility and 660-gallon main fuel tank & air refueling/fuel dump system.