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Old 10th Dec 2013, 17:12
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Wasn't the bo105 originally designed as an anti-tank helicopter ?
it was designed as a light twin engine multi purpose helicopter for tasks like air ambulance and police, which means flying over heavily populated areas. Due to its maneuverability it was suitable for anti tank missions, quiet important for the main land Europe defense lines during the cold war.

The Bo105 and ec135 design is all about performance, reliability and practicality e.g the rear load compartment to fit stretchers in a light helicopter.

what happened in Glasgow should have never been possible just from one technical failure and there might be a lot more than just one technical failure behind the scene. Not sure if some areas in Glasgow are safe to fly at lower levels these days. Quiet often the Strathclyde Police did so, especially on Friday nights, to show presence and power. I really hope they don't need a armored machine in the future and I am just too concerned and over-sensitive.

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