Merlin HC3 - rotorhead
Looking for some help here, could anyone tell me if the rotors on said RAF Merlins can be folded for transportation or do they have to be removed? I would be very grateful if anyone has any pic's or links to pic's with the aircraft in this config, showing the layout of the blades and how they are supported, if they could post them here or send me a private msg - Many, many thanks in advance!
Can she be transported in any of our aircraft - C-130/C-17?
I have seen them being thrown about and they seem very agile and reasonably easy to handle is this just deceiving? How do the crews rate them when compared to the Puma or Chinook.
I am not just another sad spotter, but work for BA as a licensed eng, but partake of some modelling in my spare time and am currently building a Merlin and was just after some info.
Thank you anyone who takes 5 mins to reply - much appreciated!!