10,000

... The number of flight hours achieved by American Eurocopter-built UH-72A Lakotas in the US Army service. This landmark demonstrates the aircraft’s mission performance and reliability in operations throughout the United States. 63 UH-72As have been delivered by EADS North America to the US Army and Army National Guard. To date, the Army has ordered 128 Lakotas from EADS North America and plans to acquire 345 UH-72As through 2016. Five Light Utility Helicopters (LUHs) have also been ordered by the US Navy for pilot training at the Naval Test Pilot School in Maryland.... The number of flight hours achieved by American Eurocopter-built UH-72A Lakotas in the US Army service. This landmark demonstrates the aircraft’s mission performance and reliability in operations throughout the United States. 63 UH-72As have been delivered by EADS North America to the US Army and Army National Guard. To date, the Army has ordered 128 Lakotas from EADS North America and plans to acquire 345 UH-72As through 2016. Five Light Utility Helicopters (LUHs) have also been ordered by the US Navy for pilot training at the Naval Test Pilot School in Maryland.