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The U.S. Marine Corps and the Navy are currently operating some helicopters that go as far back as the Vietnam War. The do however go to be reworked. The CH-46 came out in 1964, it has been upgraded several times throughout it's life time. I believe the CH-46 are some of the oldest airframes still operating in the U.S. military. The CH-53 came out in 74' but new airframes were continued until as late as 1997. From there I'm not sure. The Marine Corp also operates some Specialty VH-3D's for Presidential Flight Duty whose airframes saw duty 35 years ago.
Hope this gives a little insight. These aircraft are kept in service a long time, but the maintenance is outstanding keeping them in tip top shape for years and years.
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