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HH-60W Begins Operational Testing

HH-60W
Credit: Sikorsky
The U.S. Air Force says its next-generation combat search-and-rescue helicopter has begun initial operational test and evaluation, just days after the service announced it intends to reduce the overall fleet of the aircraft. The Sikorsky HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter arrived at Nellis AFB, Nevada...
Brian Everstine

Brian Everstine is the Pentagon Editor for Aviation Week, based in Washington, D.C.

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