Why are so many US military aircraft named after Native American tribes?

Dakota, Iroquois, Apache, Chinook, Comanche, Seminole

Why are so many US military aircraft named after Native American tribes?
In honor and in respect of their fierce fighting ability and determination.
Reply:Why are subs named after major cities?








Just because...
Reply:Military helicopters have traditionally been named after Native american tribes.





It's simply a matter of convention and tradition. Tanks are often named after famous Generals. (Sherman, Abrams)


Aircraft Carriers are named after Admirals or Presidents (Eisenhower, Reagan, Nimitz)


Fighter Jets are named after... uh... well, I guess all kinds of stuff. Sometimes birds (Eagle, Raptor), sometimes not (Hornet, Warthog) (I've never seen a flying friggan pig. Lemme tell you.)
Reply:Maybe because they were the 1st American's fighting for what was theirs.
Reply:What Jenny said.
Reply:Techically they are words and not the real names of tribes. Who would call themselves the enemy (Apache), killer of men (Mohawk), an adder (Iroquois)? That's what happens when you ask their enemies what their names are. It would be like calling Germans "Krouts."
Reply:if you'll notice... they're all helicopters. I can't tell you why, but usually the military uses a category for a class of weapon or vehicle. For example, destroyers are war heroes, cruisers are battles, missle subs are states, attack subs are cities, aircraft carriers are presidents...it just so happens that helicopters, just as riverbound ironclads of the 19th century.... are named after indian tribes. The names sound good, too....





It makes it easier for commanders in the field to keep up with things when they're talking. I assume that's why...
Reply:its part of our heritage and native Americans have one of the highest rates of joining the military in times of need.
Reply:Tradition. The Army names their aircraft after Native Indian tribes, just like they name armored vehicles after famous generals.





Attack submarines are named after cities, fighters are named after birds of prey, cruisers after battles, and aircraft carriers after presidents.
Reply:For the same reason we tear up a forest for a subdivision and call it Willow Glen or whatever tree we destroyed in the process.
Reply:We took their land...


guess they should get SOMETHING.
Reply:what is your point
Reply:I WONDER IF ITS A GUILTY CONSCIENCE.