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Old 15th Mar 2014, 16:02
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Shawn Coyle
 
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Deck lock requires the pilot to be able to maneuver the helicopter accurately over the grid - pilot training and helicopter agility become issues. Lynx can do the rapid maneuvering, Sea King can't dance quite that quickly.
Deck lock won't let you automatically take helicopter from hangar to deck position (and vice versa) - how can you man-handle a Sea King in rough weather?
Both have advantages and disadvantages.
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