Afganistan helicopter operations

[Larry]

Have read about the very high mountains in this hell hole the Americans and Brits will be "hunting" in.
When a UH-60L or even the WESTLAND COMMANDO
have to start working at over 10,000ft and up to 15,000ft how much of a load will these helos be able to handle in real terms ?
If anyone can discuss the problems with hi-altitude helicopter operations without giving out any secret info id be grateful.



Thanks

[ 11 October 2001: Message edited by: Larry ]