US Air Force HH-60W combat rescue helicopter starts live-fire tests

Crews from the 413th Flight Test Squadron watch the firing of the GAU-18 .50 caliber machine gun on the range near Eglin Air Force Base c USAF

The service aims to demonstrate the functionality, accuracy and safety of three gun options for the new combat rescue helicopter, the USAF says on 16 September. The helicopter was grounded for the initial live-fire tests.

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