Contents

Summary

1

Existing and Planned Helicopters in the Army’s Fleet

Utility Helicopters

Cargo Helicopters

Attack/Reconnaissance Helicopters

2

Approaches to Modernizing the Fleet

The Army’s Plan

Alternative 1: Spread Reductions Across Programs

Alternative 2: Forgo the Joint Heavy Lift Rotorcraft

Alternative 3: Reduce Attack/Reconnaissance Modernization

Alternative 4: Accelerate Joint Heavy Lift and Reduce Attack/Reconnaissance Modernization

3

Capability Metrics for the Army’s Helicopter Fleet

Transportation Metrics

Attack/Reconnaissance Metrics

Appendix: The Army’s Helicopter Force Structure