The MK 23 7 Ton helicopter has a casualty evacuation capacity of:

The MK 23 7 Ton helicopter has a casualty evacuation capacity of:

• A. 10 litters or 20 ambulatory
• B. 12 litters or 24 ambulatory
• C. 8 litters or 16 ambulatory
• D. 6 litters or 12 ambulatory

Answer: (A)

Casualty evacuation capacity is about how many patients a helicopter can carry in one flight, shown as the number of litters (stretcher patients) or ambulatory patients. For this 7-ton helicopter, the interior layout and weight limits allow up to 10 litters or 20 ambulatory patients. Litters use more space and equipment, so the ceiling is lower when carrying them, whereas ambulatory patients take less room, enabling about twice as many to ride along if they’re able to walk or sit upright. In real missions, the exact configuration you use depends on patient condition and equipment needs, but the stated capacity reflects the maximum the aircraft can safely accommodate in one CASEVAC sortie.

Casualty evacuation capacity is about how many patients a helicopter can carry in one flight, shown as the number of litters (stretcher patients) or ambulatory patients. For this 7-ton helicopter, the interior layout and weight limits allow up to 10 litters or 20 ambulatory patients. Litters use more space and equipment, so the ceiling is lower when carrying them, whereas ambulatory patients take less room, enabling about twice as many to ride along if they’re able to walk or sit upright. In real missions, the exact configuration you use depends on patient condition and equipment needs, but the stated capacity reflects the maximum the aircraft can safely accommodate in one CASEVAC sortie.