| MH-6/AH-6 Little Bird | |
|---|---|
 An MH-6 Little Bird | |
| General information | |
| Type | Observation Multi-mission Light attack |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Hughes Helicopters McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Systems MD Helicopters |
| Status | In service |
| Primary user | United States Army |
| History | |
| Introduction date | 1980 |
| First flight | 27 February 1963 |
| Developed from | Hughes OH-6 Cayuse |
| Variants | Boeing AH-6 |
The Boeing MH-6M Little Bird (nicknamed the Killer Egg) and its attack variant, the AH-6, are light helicopters used for special operations in the United States Army. Originally based on a modified OH-6A, it was later based on the MD 500E, with a single five-bladed main rotor. The newest version, the MH-6M, is based on the MD 530F and has a single, six-bladed main rotor and four-bladed tail rotor.