20 year of Australian Blackhawk Operations
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20 year of Australian Blackhawk Operations
Next month is the 20th year of Blackhawk operations in Australia, it seems not that long ago I was one of the guys assembling A25-101 at Amberley in the beginning of March 1988 for the first flight on 04 March 1988. A25-101 to 108 were operated by 9 Sqn RAAF until we became A Sqn 5 Avn Regt 12 months later then 109 to 114 and 201 to 225 went straight to the Army. Still my favorite Helicopter!!
Does anyone know if there is a function or pissup organised for Townsville or Oakey to mark the occasion?
The replacement ,the NH90 will be a mistake should have been more UH60-M's ,just my opinion!!!
Does anyone know if there is a function or pissup organised for Townsville or Oakey to mark the occasion?
The replacement ,the NH90 will be a mistake should have been more UH60-M's ,just my opinion!!!
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Quote: ( The replacement ,the NH90 will be a mistake should have been more UH60-M's ,just my opinion!!! )
Getting any of those new-fangled helicopters was a mistake. Should have stayed with the Westland Whirlwind and the Sikorsky S55. Come to think of it, we could still use the B47 if we want to live in the past.
Getting any of those new-fangled helicopters was a mistake. Should have stayed with the Westland Whirlwind and the Sikorsky S55. Come to think of it, we could still use the B47 if we want to live in the past.
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A quick scan of globalsecurity (yes I know it's not a good source) reveals the NH90 and the hawk are about the same with respect to size, weight and power. The NH90 gets the nod for a bit bigger cabin. What's the real advantage in the NH90? I can see the extra space being useful for crashworthy seats for pax, but I can also see those being removed for "extra space." Is that about it? I'm not trying to stir the pot, I really am curious.
