Acquisition Directorate (CG-9)

Multi-Mission Cutter Helicopter

MH-65The Multi-Mission Cutter Helicopter (MCH) will perform search and rescue, law enforcement and homeland security missions.
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Project Status

To date, the Coast Guard has converted 19 HH-65Cs to the MH-65C configuration, which includes the installation of Airborne Use of Force (AUF) equipment kits.

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Recent News Releases


Faster, Stronger, Longer - The New MCH-65

The new MCH-65 may look like any other 65 out there, but this dolphin has teeth and it's ready to take a bite out of crime. Read more>>

Rotary Wing Electro-Optical Sensor System Exemplifies Disciplined Approach to Acquisition

On June 10, Coast Guard Acquisition Program Executive Officer, Rear Adm. Ronald J. Rábago, authorized procurement of 69 Star SAFIRE Electro-optical Sensor Systems (ESS), which will be installed on H-65 and H-60 rotary wing aircraft. Read more>>

MH-65C Completes Second Successful Interdiction

Crewmembers from the Coast Guard Cutter Bear offloaded approximately 3,200 pounds of cocaine at Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on Thursday, March 27, between 8 and 10 a.m Read more>>

 

Information About

Acquisition Programs

Deepwater Program

Aircraft Repair & Supply Center (ARSC)


Resources

Air Fact Sheet (pdf)

Recapitalization Fact Sheet (pdf)


In the News...

Faster, Stronger, Longer - The New MCH-65

Rotary Wing Electro-Optical Sensor System Exemplifies Disciplined Approach to Acquisition

MH-65C Completes Second Successful Interdiction

HH-65C to Receive Airborne Use of Force Equipment, Other Enhancements

Coast Guard HH-65C Helicopter Modernization Project Advances, Delivering the Goods

Coast Guard's HH-65C Helicopters Complete One Million Flight Hours

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Last Modified 9/2/2008