U.S. Air Force MH-139 Grey Wolf helicopter completes key electromagnetic testing at Edwards AFB

By Martin Chomsky (Defence Industry Europe)

The U.S. Air Force’s new MH-139 Grey Wolf helicopter has successfully completed critical electromagnetic compatibility testing at the Benefield Anechoic Facility at Edwards Air Force Base, California, on November 24, marking a significant milestone toward operational deployment.
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The U.S. Air Force’s new MH-139 Grey Wolf helicopter has successfully completed critical electromagnetic compatibility testing at the Benefield Anechoic Facility at Edwards Air Force Base, California, marking a significant milestone toward operational deployment.

 

Conducted by the 772nd Test Squadron, the evaluation assessed the aircraft’s electronic warfare systems and avionics in a highly controlled, radio frequency-isolated environment to validate survivability against electromagnetic threats.

The MH-139 Grey Wolf is designed to replace the Air Force’s aging UH-1N Huey fleet, with its primary mission focused on the security and surveillance of the nation’s intercontinental ballistic missile sites.

 

 

In addition to its nuclear security role, the aircraft’s greater speed, range and lifting capacity are expected to support distinguished visitor airlift, search and rescue, disaster response, and other priority security and transport missions for Air Force Global Strike Command and other major commands, underscoring its role as a multi-mission platform.

 

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