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28th Apr 2017, 17:36

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barit1

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FWIW - The VH-3s of the presidential fleet (T58 engines) have rotor brakes to "park" the helo rotors, and at the same time the free turbines. They are generally started in this mode, and don't start turning until the brake is released.

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