The Boeing AH-6 is a series of light helicopter gunships based on the MH-6 Little Bird and MD 500 family. Developed by Boeing Rotorcraft Systems, these include the Unmanned Little Bird (ULB) demonstrator, the A/MH-6X Mission Enhanced Little Bird …

The AH-6 is the most capable light attack / multi-mission helicopter. It is specifically designed for superior performance and incorporates flexible, easily configurable mission equipment to effectively execute a wide range of missions including light attack, precision attack, anti-armor, close combat attacks, reconnaissance, security and ...

The Boeing MH-6M Little Bird (nicknamed the Killer Egg) and its attack variant, the AH-6, are light helicopters used for special operations in the United States Army. Originally based on a modified OH-6A, it was later based on the MD 500E, with a single five-bladed main rotor.

Dec 13, 2012 · Boeing's AH-6i is a light attack / reconnaissance helicopter designed primarily for export markets. It is an advanced variant of the AH-6M helicopter, operated by the US Army Special Operations Forces. A Boeing AH-6 light attack / reconnaissance helicopter on display at the Singapore Air Show 2010. Image courtesy of Dave1185.

Jul 8, 2016 · Powered by a Rolls-Royce Dual Channel FADEC 250-C30E/1 engine, combined with a six-blade main rotor assembly with composite blades, the Boeing AH-6i has an endurance of up to 10 hours (with a 300lb or less payload down to 3 hours for a payload of 2300lbs).

Aug 1, 2024 · The AH-6i helicopter features a lightweight multiple weapons support system for mounting wide range of weapons, including the M-134D 7.62mm mini-gun, GAU-19 12.7mm mini-gun, M260 seven-shot rocket pod, laser-guided 70mm Folding-Fin Aerial Rocket (FFAR) and Hellfire semi-active laser (SAL) missiles.

Feb 26, 2025 · Boeing is planning to cease production of its AH-6i Little Bird single-engine light helicopter after securing only two customers for the type.

Feb 27, 2025 · Boeing is to end production of its AH-6i light attack and reconnaissance rotorcraft once orders for the type's latest customer are completed.

Nov 7, 2011 · Billed as a "light gunship", the AH-6i offers a full suite of weapons on two racks extending from both sides of the fuselage on stub-wings.

Oct 7, 2009 · The AH-6i features flexible mission configuration, an integrated digital cockpit, combat-proven design, the highest payload in its class, an integrated and qualified weapons system, and a communications package that enables connectivity with other aircraft and …