Which option correctly lists the maximum speeds for OH-58, AH-64, UH-60, and CH-47?

Which option correctly lists the maximum speeds for OH-58, AH-64, UH-60, and CH-47?

• A. OH58 120 knots; AH64 150-155 knots; UH60 150 knots; CH47 165 knots
• B. OH58 100 knots; AH64 130-140 knots; UH60 160 knots; CH47 175 knots
• C. OH58 110 knots; AH64 140-145 knots; UH60 156 knots; CH47 170 knots
• D. OH58 115 knots; AH64 140-145 knots; UH60 156 knots; CH47 165 knots

Answer: (C)

Understanding published maximum airspeeds (Vne) for each helicopter helps you stay within safe flight envelopes during training and operations. The OH-58 Kiowa tops out around 110 knots, the AH-64 Apache about 140–145 knots, the UH-60 Black Hawk around 156 knots, and the CH-47 Chinook near 170 knots. These values match standard Army references used in practice, ensuring you don’t exceed structural or rotor limits. The other sets either exceed or fall short of these typical limits, which is why this combination best reflects the accepted maximum speeds.

Understanding published maximum airspeeds (Vne) for each helicopter helps you stay within safe flight envelopes during training and operations. The OH-58 Kiowa tops out around 110 knots, the AH-64 Apache about 140–145 knots, the UH-60 Black Hawk around 156 knots, and the CH-47 Chinook near 170 knots. These values match standard Army references used in practice, ensuring you don’t exceed structural or rotor limits. The other sets either exceed or fall short of these typical limits, which is why this combination best reflects the accepted maximum speeds.