# US Air Force Deploys Faster MH-139 Helicopters for Nuclear Missile Security

The US Air Force announced initial operational capability for the MH-139A Grey Wolf to replace Vietnam-era Hueys guarding ICBM fields.

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The MH-139A Grey Wolf is designed to replace the UH-1N Huey, which has guarded the country's intercontinental ballistic missile fields for over 50 years since the Vietnam era. [^1]

The US Air Force announced on August 10 that it has achieved initial operational capability for the MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter for its nuclear security mission. [^2]

Air Force Global Strike Command announced on Monday that the MH-139A Grey Wolf achieved initial operational capability, effective Aug. 10. [^3]

General S.L. Davis, commander of Air Force Global Strike Command, stated that the MH-139 will significantly improve capabilities for securing the missiles. [^4]

The MH-139A Grey Wolf is nearly 50 percent faster than the UH-1N Huey and can carry twice as many troops. [^5]

The MH-139A Grey Wolf is based on Leonardo's commercial AW139 and is produced through a partnership between Leonardo and Boeing. [^6]

## What this stands on

1. The MH-139A Grey Wolf is designed to replace the UH-1N Huey, which has guarded the country's intercontinental ballistic missile fields for over 50 years since the Vietnam era. (Interesting Engineering, News)
2. The US Air Force announced on August 10 that it has achieved initial operational capability for the MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter for its nuclear security mission. (Interesting Engineering, News)
3. Air Force Global Strike Command announced on Monday that the MH-139A Grey Wolf achieved initial operational capability, effective Aug. 10. (AVweb: Premier Aviation News and Insights for Pilots and Professionals​, News)
4. General S.L. Davis, commander of Air Force Global Strike Command, stated that the MH-139 will significantly improve capabilities for securing the missiles. (Interesting Engineering, News)
5. The MH-139A Grey Wolf is nearly 50 percent faster than the UH-1N Huey and can carry twice as many troops. (Interesting Engineering, News)
6. The MH-139A Grey Wolf is based on Leonardo's commercial AW139 and is produced through a partnership between Leonardo and Boeing. (AVweb: Premier Aviation News and Insights for Pilots and Professionals​, News)

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