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Old 15th Oct 2018, 20:04
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krypton_john
 
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Originally Posted by Thomas coupling
Sikorsky H3. T-58 engines. Engine sits at Ground Idle in Acc drive. No clutch, no holding on rotor brake. Just sitting there at 51-58 Nf.
His helo is one of 5. They fly mostly everywhere as a 5 ship and swap postions frequently. This deters G2A missiles locking onto the one with the Protus onboard.
The APU is a test bed being readied for the replacement programme for the presidents helicopter.
Presumably the Donald would not be aboard the test bed? So the baddies' chances are now 1 in 4!
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