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    Marine helicopters soar farther than before with auxiliary fuel tanks [Image 5 of 5]

    Marine helicopters soar farther than before with auxiliary fuel tanks

    CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, JAPAN

    03.14.2017

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Andy Martinez     

    1st Marine Aircraft Wing   

    March 14, 2017. New auxiliary fuel tanks, like the one pictured, help AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom helicopters increase their range by more than 25%. Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 267 validated the long-range capability of the auxiliary fuel tanks on their H-1 platform helicopters by flying more than 300 nautical miles during one leg of a four-day mission. These aircrafts’ extended range is crucial to maintaining a stronger, more capable forward-deployed force in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. The Marines in HMLA-267, based out of Camp Pendleton, California, are currently supporting Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force through the unit deployment program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andy Martinez)

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    Date Taken: 03.14.2017
    Date Posted: 03.18.2017 19:34
    Photo ID: 3236962
    VIRIN: 170314-M-MI258-198
    Resolution: 5760x3840
    Size: 8.17 MB
    Location: CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, JP

    Web Views: 330
    Downloads: 32

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