SOAR aviation information request for Novel

[The91Bravo]

Hey folks,
I am in a portion of a chapter where I have a mixed flight from 160th SOAR about to execute a mission.

The question is this.
Are the following birds the current platforms?
1. MH-60 DAP
2. MH-47G
3. MH-6

I just want to be sure, as always.

Thanks in advance for your assistance.

Steve
The91Bravo

 

[AWP]

They use a variety of flavors of the "basic" MH-60/MH-47/MH-6 airframes. I think the vast majority of the -47's are the Echo model with D's still in service.

 

[The91Bravo]

Freefallin,
The novel will be taking place in mid 2008, will the G's be common place in 160th in the next couple years?

I want the book to be current as long as it can be, and the publishing date will be minimum spring 2008 as of now.

BTW thanks for your reply
Steve

 

[AWP]

I know the G is coming online but I'm not sure when. I'm just an information junkie so that's how I remember this stuff. :)

 

[The91Bravo]

FF,
thanks for the help
Steve

 

[Ravage]

G model is already being used in Afghanistan (look HERE) from what I've read.

 

[6 Guns]

The G's have been in service for a while now.

Task O

AH-6M
MH-6M
MH-60K
MH-60L (DAP)
MH-47E/G

If you have any questions, let me know.

 

[Ravage]

M "Little Birds" ? arent those the MELBs ?

 

[6 Guns]

Yes, the "M" is the MELB.