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Old 16th Apr 2022, 21:07
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Originally Posted by Commando Cody
Remember what I mentioned about what the FARA Program Manager said. The requirements, "...are not compatible with the laws of physics.” Army is going to have to compromise on something.
Agreed. Will definitely be interesting to see how Bell's 360 performs when the engine is ready and if the Army is willing to wait around for Raider-X to fly. Bell's public photos show a main rotor shaft ready for a main rotor to be mounted and Sikorsky's public photo does not.
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