Originally Posted by
Ascend Charlie
FH says a two-blader can't go faster than 125kt?
Has he never been near a 222 or a Cobra?? Mind you, the speed increase requires a bit of fuel-to-noise conversion along the way.
I have flown the 214ST regularly at 130 to 140 KTs and THAT is a 2 bladed system helicopter. VNE if i recall is 160KTS.
JD