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Forum: Rotorheads

16th Feb 2023, 19:55

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Blackhawk Crash Alabama

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Posted By Jack Carson

It happened before my time at SA, We were briefed...

It happened before my time at SA, We were briefed that the aircraft was in a high hover over the Housatonic River. The Stabilizer failed in the full trailing edge down position when the pilots...

Forum: Rotorheads

11th Dec 2022, 23:13

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V-280 wins US ARMY FLRAA contract

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Posted By Jack Carson

The following chart was calculated compliments of...

The following chart was calculated compliments of Ray Prouty circa 1998. for the NSHP

Aircraft Model Gross Weight Down Wash Velocities (MPH) Down Wash Velocities at Half Fuel Load
S-61N 20,500...

Forum: Rotorheads

11th Dec 2022, 19:15

Replies: 265

V-280 wins US ARMY FLRAA contract

Views: 51,812

Posted By Jack Carson

V-280 was the Right Choice

Having had an opportunity to fly the X-59 in the early 1980s and later follow the V-22 through its development and fielding, one has to wonder why one aircraft (tilt rotor) has progressed nicely...

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