Air Support Units
The Sheriff's Office currently has two helicopters registered to it under the N-numbers N78HC and N53HC.
N78HC is a McDonnell Douglas 520 NOTAR (No Tail Rotor) helicopter (Serial Number: LN-065). The MD-520N is popular with law enforcement agencies for its maneuverability and top speed of 150 knots. The aircraft has a maximum range of 300 miles and can remain airborne for 2 hours and 30 minutes. LN-065 was built in 1994, and acquired by the HCSO on March 31, 1995.
N53HC is a Hughes OH-6A Cayuse rotorcraft (Serial Number: 69-16014). The OH-6 was originally developed for military use during the Vietnam War. It's the predecessor to the AH-6 Little Bird - another military helicopter - known especially for its role during the Battle of Mogadishu, the infamous US military operation in Somalia in 1993. The OH-6A has a top speed of about 130 knots, and a range of 380 nautical miles (700 km). N53HC was acquired by the HCSO on December 15, 1997
The air support facility is located at the Hernando County Airport.
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