The United States has officially transferred two Bell UH-1N medium military helicopters, commonly known as ‘Twin Huey,’ to the Salvadoran contingent operating in Haiti under the Gang Suppression Force (GSF). The U.S. Embassy in El Salvador confirmed the handover, stating that the helicopters will be utilized for medical evacuation and security support missions in Haiti. This move underscores the ongoing collaboration between the U.S. and El Salvador in addressing security challenges in the region. To ensure the effective operation of the aircraft, the U.S. has trained 10 Salvadoran pilots and four maintenance technicians. The transfer agreement was formalized by Naomi Fellows, the Chargé d’Affaires of the U.S. Embassy, and Francis Merino Monroy, El Salvador’s Minister of National Defence. The Bell UH-1N, a twin-engine helicopter derived from the civilian Bell 212, has a storied history. Initially designed for the Canadian Armed Forces, it has been widely used by the U.S. for search and rescue missions. With a range of 460 km, a maximum speed of 220 km/h, and a payload capacity of approximately 2,000 kg, the Twin Huey remains a versatile asset despite being succeeded by more advanced models like the UH-1Y Venom.