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Forum: Military Aviation
18th Apr 2024, 19:03
Replies: 6
Views: 1,276
Posted By chopper2004

also don’t forget the CH-136 Kiowa that time plus...

also don’t forget the CH-136 Kiowa that time plus CH-147 Chinooks were also replaced by the Griffon here’s my photo from attending my very first Farnborough Air Show 1996 ,
...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Apr 2024, 13:32
Replies: 6
Views: 1,276
Posted By RODF3

146 GLLE project still going ahead. The GLLE is...

146 GLLE project still going ahead. The GLLE is to remove obsolescence that is limiting the 146 operations in domestic and international airspace. No increase major in capability (speed, payload or...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Mar 2024, 14:05
Replies: 76
Views: 34,818
Posted By chopper2004

Deliveries and Cuts

https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-air-force/2024/03/15/air-forces-first-grey-wolf-patrol-helicopter-arrives-at-malmstrom/
...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Nov 2023, 02:26
Replies: 186
Views: 38,426
Posted By T28B

As Neither Mod nor Admin Given that this is a...

As Neither Mod nor Admin
Given that this is a combat aircraft, that may be the core point.
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Nov 2023, 13:25
Replies: 186
Views: 38,426
Posted By SplineDrive

I gently disagree... X-2 aircraft do have a...

I gently disagree... X-2 aircraft do have a commercial application, just not the one Sikorsky intended: they will all make good museum pieces.
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd May 2023, 19:29
Replies: 265
Views: 51,824
Posted By CTR

Hitler Reacts to the Bell V-280 winning FLRAA.

This is the first I ever saw this type of parody humor. When playing the video on a phone, you may need to hold the phone vertically to see the full image.

All the audio is in German, but the...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Apr 2023, 16:26
Replies: 265
Views: 51,824
Posted By noneofyourbusiness

From another forum "I think its much more about...

From another forum "I think its much more about the adoption of open systems architecture which was viewed as an essential requirement by government for through life, cost effective support. Sikorsky...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Apr 2023, 19:33
Replies: 265
Views: 51,824
Posted By SplineDrive

https://www.gao.gov/press-release/gao-statement-pr...

https://www.gao.gov/press-release/gao-statement-protest-sikorsky-aircraft-corporation%2C-b-421359%2C-b-421359.2

Looks like Bell won FLRAA… again.

“In denying the protest, GAO concluded that the...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Dec 2022, 06:52
Replies: 26
Views: 4,366
Posted By Phoinix

The 169 is a replacement for the alouette. Also...

The 169 is a replacement for the alouette. Also for the 212 the 169 will be a logical “silent” replacement, after a recent avionics “upgrade” fail. It’s a LUH, but more than the 212 in every aspect....
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Dec 2022, 14:47
Replies: 265
Views: 51,824
Posted By SASless

Tall is not a trait typically useful in Scout or...

Tall is not a trait typically useful in Scout or Attack helicopters.

It also limits the kind of transport that can move it from one location to another without major efforts to reduce its "cube"...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Dec 2022, 03:55
Replies: 265
Views: 51,824
Posted By Commando Cody

This is second had. but I've heard it a number of...

This is second had. but I've heard it a number of time...When it was announced at Bell that Boeing would not be partnering with them on FLRAA, there were cheers among those affected. The reaction at...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Dec 2022, 20:38
Replies: 265
Views: 51,824
Posted By CTR

Add a second engine on FARA, and you have a...

Add a second engine on FARA, and you have a Boeing Apache replacement, not a Kiowa replacement (admittedly the original FARA spec is far from a Kiowa).

This will not make Boeing happy. With all...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Dec 2022, 09:40
Replies: 265
Views: 51,824
Posted By heli1

I just wish I'd followed my belief and actually...

I just wish I'd followed my belief and actually put money on the V-280 to win. It was just the obvious winner when you looked st the complexities of the Coaxial/ pusher system
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Dec 2022, 14:35
Replies: 265
Views: 51,824
Posted By The Sultan

I noticed that throughout the demo SB never...

I noticed that throughout the demo SB never released a diagram with dimensions showing the height. The pictures and personal observations indicate that Defiant is twice as tall as the 280 would be...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Dec 2022, 07:21
Replies: 265
Views: 51,824
Posted By Less Hair

So US ground forces will move at 280 knots cruise...

So US ground forces will move at 280 knots cruise soon. How fast will the Europeans be? 140?
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Dec 2022, 23:14
Replies: 265
Views: 51,824
Posted By The Sultan

With Sikorsky and Boeing's track record on recent...

With Sikorsky and Boeing's track record on recent programs the Bell offering was probably 1/2 the cost of their proposal.

Congratulation Team Valor!
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd May 2022, 08:03
Replies: 22
Views: 7,104
Posted By Blackhawk9

Garmin cockpit, run dry MGB , New composite...

Garmin cockpit, run dry MGB , New composite pilots doors and panels , reduction in basic weight and increase in Max weight, 150 ordered by Japanese Govt , replace Huey , 212, 412 and S-76 in Mil an...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Dec 2019, 11:47
Replies: 76
Views: 34,818
Posted By SASless

All this ignores the USMC's latest version of...

All this ignores the USMC's latest version of their UH-1N....that has already been used in combat operations, would have a common parts supply chain in existence, an established training program etc....
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Dec 2019, 06:20
Replies: 76
Views: 34,818
Posted By Blackhawk9

I think the MH-139 will be a pretty good...

I think the MH-139 will be a pretty good replacement for the UH-1N (212), this requirement is a hash and trash role , you don't need a 60 with all its ballistic tolerance and built like a brick...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Mar 2019, 22:56
Replies: 444
Views: 154,829
Posted By The Sultan

They had to get it into the air or risk it being...

They had to get it into the air or risk it being a symbol of a dead end failed concept. How bad is it that even after being two years late it was too dangerous to do an in ground effect hover until...
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