USAF MH-53J upgraded by the Pave Low IV program. Introduced in 1998, aircraft received the IDAS/MATT (Interactive Defensive Avionics System/Multi-Mission Advanced Tactical Terminal) which provide real-time access to the total battlefield situation. A color, multifunctional, night-vision compatible digital map screen is the most visible hardware in the system. Located on the helicopter instrument panel, the display gives an MH-53 crew a clearer situation awareness. They were retired in 2008.
MH-53M Pave Low IV News |
IDAS/MATT system guides 20th Special Operation Squadron
19-Oct-98 - HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. by Staff Sgt. William J. Seabrook Jr. 16th Special Operations Wing Public Affairs - The 20th Special Operations Squadron's MH-53J Pave Lows, already among the world's most sophisticated helicopters, are now being equipped with a powerful new capability. Specifications MH-53M Pave Low IV |
List of Operators of MH-53M Pave Low IV |
Years | Model | Org | |
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1968/08 | S-65 H-53 | US Air Force |
Construction Numbers |
C/N | Year | History | |
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65-142 w/o 2003 | 67-14993 | ||
65-143 | 67-14994 | ||
65-144 | 67-14995 | ||
65-147 | 68-8284 | ||
65-149 w/o 2002 | 68-8286 | ||
65-199 | 68-10369 | ||
65-253 | 68-10924 | ||
65-257 | 68-10928 | ||
65-259 | 68-10930 | ||
65-263 | 69-5784 | ||
65-264 | 69-5785 | ||
65-269 | 69-5790 | ||
65-270 w/o 2001 | 69-5791 | ||
65-272 | 69-5793 | ||
65-273 w/o 2007 | 69-5794 | ||
65-274 | 69-5795 | ||
65-275 | 69-5796 | ||
65-276 w/o 2004 | 69-5797 | ||
65-335 w/o 2003 | 70-1625 | ||
65-336 | 70-1626 | ||
65-339 | 70-1629 | ||
65-340 | 70-1630 | ||
65-341 | 70-1631 | ||
65-387 | 1974 | 73-1649 | |
65-388 w/o 1984 | 1974 | 73-1650 | |
65-390 | 1974 | 73-1652 |