U.S. Military Aircraft Database

U.S. Army Aviation 1956-1962

The U.S. Army was allowed to possess some aircraft after the establishment of the U.S. Air Force in 1947. They were operated under their existing Air Force and Navy designations. In 1956, the Army started its own designation system that continued in use until 1963.

AC

Airplane, Cargo

AO

Airplane, Observation

AU

Airplane, Utility

HC

Helicopter, Cargo

HO

Helicopter, Observation

HU

Helicopter, Utility

VZ

VTOL Research

 

U.S. Army 1956-1962

 

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