The Eurocopter MH-65 Dolphin is a twin-engined helicopter operated by the United States Coast Guard (USCG) for medevac-capable search and rescue (SAR) and armed Airborne Use of Force missions. It is a variant of the French-built Eurocopter AS365 Dauphin.

The MH-65 helicopter is the U.S. Coast Guard’s Short Range Recovery (SRR) helicopter, operated from bases across the United States, including Hawaii and Alaska. With ship-deployable flexibility, the MH-65 supports USCG cutters.

Range: 290 nautical miles (MH-65C) Armament: Single 7.62mm M240B/H machine gun, 7.62mm shoulder-fired precision weapon, .50-caliber shoulder-fired precision weapon Crew: 2 pilots, 1 flight ...

Certified for operation in all-weather and night-time operations, with the exception of icy conditions, the MH-65 helicopter routinely deploys aboard certified cutters providing critical manned airborne surveillance and interdiction capabilities.

Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron (HITRON) Jacksonville was the first operational Coast Guard unit to employ the MH-65C and has a total of 10 aircraft assigned to replace the MH-68A Stingray aircraft. The current transition to the MH-65D …

The Eurocopter MH-65 Dolphin is a twin-engine search and rescue helicopter built to be in service for the United States Coast Guard (USCG), its primary user since 1984. It is an American version of the French-built Eurocopter AS365 Dauphin and is …

Sep 29, 2023 · CLEMENS, Mich. — Coast Guard Air Station Detroit received its first upgraded MH-65E Dolphin helicopter Tuesday to replace the legacy MH-65D helicopters that support Coast Guard missions throughout the Great Lakes region.

Mar 2, 2011 · A MH-65C Dolphin helicopter painted with retro colors to celebrate 25 years of service with the USCG. The Eurocopter HH-65 Dolphin is a twin-engine search and rescue (SAR) helicopter in service with the US Coast Guard (USCG).

Dec 18, 2024 · Here an MH-65 crew conducts vertical surface training off the coast of Humboldt Bay, California, to hone critical skills to ensure precise and efficient hoisting techniques in this rugged, coastal environment.

On 1 May 2024, the Coast Guard’s last MH-65D Dolphin helicopter landed at Aviation Logistics Center (ALC). This marks the culmination of the Coast Guard’s upgrade of the Dolphin fleet from the D...