OH-6A Cayuse Light Observation Helicopter - Birmingham, AL - Static Aircraft Displays on Waymarking.com

The Boeing OH-6A was designed for use as a military scout during the Vietnam war to meet the U.S. Army's need for an extremely maneuverable light observation helicopter. The Army initially ordered 1,438 Hughes Model 369s, designated by the Army as the OH-6A Cayuse helicopters, fielded in Vietnam in early 1968. The OH-6A was used for command and control, observation, target acquisition, and reconnaissance, organic to division, brigade, and battalion size units. The four-passenger teardrop shaped "Flying egg" (six-passenger with rear seats folded-down) was a small, light, sturdy, maneuverable helicopter, with very low drag.

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Type of Aircraft: (make/model): OH-6A Cayuse Light Observation Helicopter Tail Number: (S/N): 16243 Construction:: original aircraft Location (park, airport, museum, etc.): Memorial Park outside the Air National Guard Base, Birmingham, AL inside / outside: outside Access restrictions: Memorial Park is outside the Air National Guard Base, Birmingham, AL. The base entrance is guarded. The park is outside the fence but you must approach the guard gate. Drive slowly. Other Information:: Not listed

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