The Mercury Teams utilize the Boeing Vertol/CH-46E Sea Knight Helicopter, a rear loading multi-role helicopter with 7,000 lbs payload, and a range of 550 nautical miles. This twin-engine, twin-rotor helicopter was used extensively by the U.S. Marines, as well as civilian passenger and cargo transports. The Mercury Teams move personnel, equipment and relief supplies, as well as a medium-lift air-crane, for MOTO+PARA™ supported non-profit NGOs serving in disaster and humanitarian relief efforts in unique and difficult areas.
A Mercury Team is comprised of a five-person crew: (1) Combat Veteran Pilot, (1) Combat Veteran Co-Pilot, (1) Combat Veteran Crew Chief/Flight Engineer, (2) SO Motormen™ (Army Ranger/Air Force Para-rescue (PJ)/ Air Force Special Reconnaissance (SR).