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MH-53M Pave Low
The Pave Low's mission
is low-level, long-range, undetected penetration
into denied areas, day or night, in adverse
weather, for infiltration, exfiltration and
resupply of special operations forces.
The MH-53J Pave Low
III heavy-lift helicopter is the largest,
most powerful and technologically advanced
helicopter in the US Air Force inventory.
The terrain-following and terrain-avoidance
radar, forward looking infrared sensor, inertial
navigation system with global positioning
system, along with a projected map display
enable the crew to follow terrain contours
and avoid obstacles, making low-level penetration
possible.
The MH-53M Pave Low
IV is a J-model that has been modified with
the Interactive Defensive Avionics System/Multi-Mission
Advanced Tactical Terminal or IDAS/MATT. The
system enhances present defensive capabilities
of the Pave Low. It provides instant access
to the total battlefield situation, through
near real-time Electronic Order of Battle
updates. It also provides a new level of detection
avoidance with near real-time threat broadcasts
over-the-horizon, so crews can avoid and defeat
threats, and replan en route if needed.
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