University in Salt Lake City in Salt Lake County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
OH-6A Light Observation Helicopter
"Cayuse"
Photographed by Jeremy Snow, May 21, 2025
1. OH-6A Light Observation Helicopter Marker
Weight: 1.975 lbs. (Empty)
Maximum Speed: 150 mph
Fuel: JP-4 jet fuel
Crew: 2
Armament: 7.62 mm Machine Gun, and a 10 mm Grenade Launcher
This example, Serial No. 67-16132, was delivered to the army in June of 1968 and went directly into Action in Vietnam where it saw service which included two crashes due to mechanical failures.
In September of 1970, 16132 was assigned to the Army Aviation School at Fort Rucker, Alabama, where it served for three years before going to Sharpe Army Depot, California, where it remained in storage until mid-1983. It was then transferred to the Utah Army National Guard. It served with the Attack Helicopter Troop of the 163rd Armored Cavalry Regiment in West Jordan, Utah, until March of 1990.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • War, Vietnam. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1965.
Location. 40° 45.825′ N, 111° 50.017′ W. Marker is in Salt Lake City, Utah, in Salt Lake County. It is in University. It can be reached from Hempstead Road. Marker located on the Fort Douglas Military Museum grounds. Touch for map.
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Regionally, this marker is in the Wasatch Front and in Greater Salt Lake. It is also in the American Mountain West and in Colorado Plateau. Globally, it is in North America, the Rocky Mountains, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: M548 6-Ton Tracked Cargo Carrier (here, next to this marker); M4 Medium Tank (a few steps from this marker); M551 Armored Reconnaissance Airborne Assault Vehicle (a few steps from this marker); AH-1G Attack Helicopter (a few steps from this marker); Uh-1H Helicopter (a few steps from this marker); M151A2 Truck, Utility, 1/4-Ton (within shouting distance of this marker); U.S. Model M167 Air Defense Gun (within shouting distance of this marker); M901 Improved TOW Vehicle (ITV) (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers
Photographed by Jeremy Snow, May 21, 2025
2. OH-6A Light Observation Helicopter Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 8, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 5, 2025, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. This page has been viewed 105 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 5, 2025, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
