The UH-60A Black Hawk is the primary division-level transport helicopter, providing dramatic improvements in troop capacity and cargo lift capability compared to the UH-1 Series "Huey" it replaces. The UH-60A, with a crew of three, can lift an entire 11-man fully-equipped infantry squad in most weather conditions. It can be configured to carry four litters, by removing eight troop seats, in the MedEval role. Both the pilot and co-pilot are provided with armor-protective seats. Protective armor on the Black Hawk can withstand hits from 23mm shells. The Black Hawk has a cargo hook for external lift missions. The Black Hawk has provisions for door mounting of two M60D 7.62mm machine guns on the M144 armament subsystem, and can disperse chaff and infrared jamming flares using the M130 general purpose dispenser. The Black Hawk has a composite titanium and fiberglass four-bladed main rotor, is powered by two General Electric T700-GE-700 1622 shp turboshaft engines, and has a speed of 163 mph (142 knots).

The Bell UH-1 was one of several military versions based on the Bell Model prototype for the Model 205 first flew on August 16. 1961. and the USAF selected the UH-1 in November 1970 to serve as its new local base rescue helicopter. The UH-1 has seats for 13 and is powered by a 1400 s.h.p. Lycoming T53-L-13 engine. Known as the Iroquois in U.S. Army service, the Huey was built in large numbers and saw extensive use during the Vietnam War.