Were Apache helicopters used in Vietnam War?

But the Army’s Apache attack helicopter aviators they had struck first to “kick down the door” for the Nighthawks. Helicopter gunships had proven highly useful in Vietnam for delivering precise strikes and loitering air support—but relatively lightly-armed Viet Cong had shot down hundreds of them.

Did the Apache replace the Cobra?

The AH-1 Cobra is a two-blade rotor, single-engine attack helicopter manufactured by Bell Helicopter. The AH-1 was the backbone of the US Army’s attack helicopter fleet, but has been replaced by the AH-64 Apache in Army service. Upgraded versions continue to fly with the militaries of several other nations.

How does a Huet work in a helicopter?

The HUET module represents the cabin of a helicopter and has the ability to rotate at least 180 degrees while being submerged in water to simulate a helicopter ditching resulting in capsize. While in the module participants put into practice such skills as brace positions, escape plans and the operation of emergency exits.

What kind of helicopter was the Apache helicopter?

The Apache originally started as the Model 77 developed by Hughes Helicopters for the United States Army’s Advanced Attack Helicopter program to replace the AH-1 Cobra.

What does Huet stand for in military category?

The HUET abbreviation is the offshore industry standard for the type of training needed for personnel going to and from offshore facilities. HUET stands for Helicopter Underwater Escape Training. The HUET abbreviation is the offshore industry standard for the type of training needed for personnel going to and from offshore facilities

Is the Huet the same as an OPITO Bosiet?

A Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET) is a course that prepares personnel with the knowledge and skill to safely disembark from a helicopter that has made an emergency landing or ditched on to water. Is a HUET the same as an OPITO BOSIET / TBOSIET / FOET / TFOET?

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