Backgrounder

Defense, Space & Security

P.O. Box 516
St. Louis, MO 63166
www.boeing.com

Boeing Military Aircraft

AH-6 Light Attack /
Reconnaissance Helicopter
Description and Purpose: The AH-6 is a
light attack/reconnaissance helicopter that
was designed on a combat-proven platform
with a heritage of successful service
with special operations forces. The AH-6 is
designed to meet the current requirements of
international military customers while maintaining flexibility for future growth.

The AH-6 features an electro-optical/infrared forward-looking sight system as well as a

mount for weapons that have been qualified on the aircraft, including Hellfire missiles,
seven-shot rocket pods, machine guns and a mini-guns integrated with a sensor
system. A communications package allows the AH-6 to connect to other aircraft and to
ground stations.

Boeing will produce the AH-6 at its Rotorcraft Systems facility in Mesa, Ariz., and will
draw on that organizations existing secure supply base to ensure on-time, on-cost
delivery.

Benefits and Advantages

Flexible mission configuration

Combat-proven design
Integrated and qualified weapons system
Highest payload of any aircraft in its class
Highly reliable/low maintenance costs
On-time and on-cost delivery schedule to meet customer needs
Meets the warfighters needs faster than any other option

Designed for Maximum Capability

An integrated digital cockpit leveraging AH-64E Apache software

Full-color multifunction display
Integrated digital map
 Military qualified/commercial off the shelf avionics
Armored , crash-resistant pilot seats
Night vision goggle (NVG) compatible

Customers: The AH-6 offers the potential for sale in a variety of U.S. and international
military markets around the world. The international version of the AH-6 will carry the
AH-6i designation.
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Contact:

Julie Gunderson
Vertical Lift Communications
Office: 480-891-5519
Mobile: 480-799-4577
julie.m.gunderson@boeing.com

May 2015