U.S. Marine Corps to Upgrade CH-46E Armor with Lightweight System
BETTER ARMOR Driven by its experience in Iraq, the U.S. Marine Corps has decided to upgrade its CH-46E lift helicopters, replacing existing armor protection with a lightweight system. The enhancement should allow CH-46s to carry more Marines into battle without degrading the helos' performance...
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