U.S. Air Force eyes replacing ICBM wings' helicopters

The U.S. Air Force is studying a possible replacement for the aging Bell UH-1N Huey helicopters used by intercontinental ballistic missile wings, a general said May 24. The Air Force wants a helicopter that flies farther and faster than the UH-1N and exceeds the Huey's ability to carry about five...

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