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Old 20th Mar 2008, 09:26
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SilsoeSid

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I love the tale behind the CH-53 with 3 blades.

...if one blade was damaged and the pilot needed to get out of a hostile area, the damaged blade could be removed along with the two opossing blades to maintain some balance in the rotor system.
How long would that take, how many people would you need and would all ac carry the required ladders + kit?

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