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Old 22nd Mar 2005, 10:46
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What Limits

There are no limits
 
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Most Police 135's in this country could go to full fuel and fly for more than 2 hours before reaching MLA. We work on around 200 kg per hour which I believe is standard for the 135 series.

Most of the time we choose to keep the fuel lower than maximum to give us the flexibility to carry out a helipad approach. Some forces have to do this on departure from base anyway.

Certainly I have not heard of a long range tank for the 135, but I guess anything is possible.

Often its not the role equipment that causes weight and C of G issues, its the SLC.
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