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An AH-6 in flight.

Boeing AH-6 is the designation for a series of light-weight reconnaissance- and attack helicopters. It was based by Boeing rotorcraft system on the OH-6 Cayuse.

Variants[]

ULB[]

The first model of the AH-6 series was the ULB (Unmanned Little Bird), which was an unmanned technology demonstrator.

MH-6X MELB[]

The MH-6M Mission Enhanced Little Bird (MELB) was offered as an alternative to the cancelled RAH-66 to the US Army, to replace the OH-58D. However the US Army decided to chose the Bell ARH-70. Thereupon, Boeing developed the A/HM-6X, which was an upgraded derivative, that can be used manned and unmanned.

AH-6S[]

After development of the ARH-7 was cancelled, Boeing offered the AH-6S to the US Army. The new helicopter has more advanced avionics, better survivability and limited SAR-capabilities. Whether the US Army is going to purchase it, is still unclear.

AH-6I[]

Export variant of the AH-6S.

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