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Old 06-28-20, 04:35 AM   #11626
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Sikorsky HH-53C
Nope, this one is still in service today as far as I'm aware.
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Old 06-28-20, 05:50 AM   #11627
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But it can't be the Bell UH1
And not the Hughes 500.
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Old 06-28-20, 08:11 AM   #11628
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The former was retired in 2016 and I can't say for certain if the latter is still operational.
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armed or rescue 'copter?
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Was it first used in the 21st century?
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Old 06-28-20, 01:12 PM   #11631
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armed or rescue 'copter?
That's two, which one?
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Was it first used in the 21st century?
Yes
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combat copter?
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I'm not aware of it being used in a combat role.
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Military, not used in a combat role?
Experimental?
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Military transport?
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Military, not used in a combat role?
Experimental?
Front line service.
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Military transport?
That is one of its roles I believe.
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The army are one of its users.
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