The Boeing MH-139 Grey Wolf is a twin-engine helicopter operated by the United States Air Force (USAF) for security and support missions. Developed by Boeing, the Grey Wolf is a variant of the Leonardo AW139, an Italian-built multi-role helicopter.

Boeing’s MH-139A Grey Wolf is a multi-mission helicopter – based on the proven commercial AW139 helicopter – designed to protect intercontinental ballistic missiles and transport U.S. government officials and security forces.

Jun 21, 2021 · The MH-139A Grey Wolf is a militarised version of the AW139 commercial helicopter developed by Boeing and Leonardo to replace the ageing UH-1N Huey fleet of the US Air Force.

Feb 12, 2025 · Operational testing of the MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter could be delayed if known deficiencies aren’t fixed, the Pentagon test director said.

May 2, 2024 · The Air Force reached the Milestone C decision for the MH-139 Grey Wolf helicopter in early 2023, awarding Boeing a $285 million contract to begin the Low-Rate Initial Production of 13...

Mar 15, 2024 · The Air Force is dramatically scaling back its plans for the MH-139 Grey Wolf helicopter, cutting its projected fleet from 80 to 42 aircraft and reducing the number of bases that will host the new chopper.

Feb 6, 2023 · The MH-139A was designed to be a direct replacement to the Air Force’s aging fleet of UH-1N Huey helicopters. The Grey Wolf provides the ability to cruise 50% faster and farther than the Huey, while also having a 30% larger cabin and capability to lift 5,000 pounds more.

The MH-139 is based on the Leonardo AW139 and is modified with mission-specific equipment, systems, and armament by prime contractor Boeing. Features include an open-architecture glass cockpit, weather radar, enhanced ground proximity warning, radar altimeter, engine IR signature reduction, and military UHF/satcoms.

Mar 10, 2023 · The MH-139 is a Boeing-modified version of the successful Italian-originated AW139 series of medium-lift helicopters produced by Leonardo. It is intended to compete in the newly-announced United States Air Force's UH-1N "Twin Huey" Replacement Program.

Aug 9, 2024 · The U.S. Air Force initially planned to acquire 84 MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters to replace the 63 UH-1N helicopters employed in protecting ICBM sites and transporting U.S. government officials...