U.S.A.F. Receives First MH-139A Grey Wolf Production Aircraft

Boeing has delivered the first MH-139A Grey Wolf production aircraft to the U.S. Air Force.

This delivery is part of a Low Rate Initial Production order from 2023 for 13 helicopters. The aircraft will be stationed at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana.

In 2024, the U.S. Air Force awarded Boeing an additional order for seven MH-139As. With six Research, Development, Test and Evaluation aircraft already delivered, Boeing currently has 26 aircraft on contract.

The MH-139A offers a 50% increase in speed and range and a 5,000-pound increase in maximum gross weight compared to its predecessor UH-1N Huey. It is designed to execute multiple mission sets and provides improved capability and greater flexibility for the U.S. Air Force. Additionally, it features lower operating costs, increased reliability, and improved maintainability.

The MH-139A program includes Boeing as the prime contractor and Leonardo as the original equipment manufacturer. Leonardo produces the baseline helicopter at its plant in northeast Philadelphia, while Boeing is responsible for military equipment procurement, installation, and post-delivery support.