Merlin info

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It's going to be so big it will be able to double up as a regional airport

Dangermouse - RN SAR do have NVG.

[SARREMF]

Crabb

he said RN Merlins not 771

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Ah didn't see that - but why would a RN Merlin be using a Fire Service helipad anyway?

[airborne_artist]

why would a RN Merlin be using a Fire Service helipad anyway?

In the world of aviation, and particularly military aviation, you have to expect the unexpected, I guess. Why go to all the trouble of building it to take a Mk3 if you can't then take a Mk1?

[mini]

Excellent thread!

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AA - on that logic all the HLS should be big enough for Chinooks so we are covered for every eventuality

[RAFEmployee]

Fuselage length: 19.5 meters : 64 feet.
Length (with rotor): 22.8 meters : 74 feet 9 inches
Height (with rotor): 6.65 meters : 21 feet 10 inches
Main rotor diameter: 18.6 meters : 61 feet
Empty weight: 10,500 kilograms : 23,150 pounds

They're from memory, as you can see it's quite heavy so don't just look at dimentions, however, the Merlin can be landed just about anywhere anyway. The mountain rescue with have much more equipment on board that would add extra weight.

I feel you best bet would be to contact them and get specifications off them, aswell as speaking to the experts.

[blue monday]

Call me pedantic but huey is spelt huey not hughie as one or two people spelt it on the first page, call you self aviation enthusiasts i don't know!!!

[TheWizard]

Originally Posted by RAFEmployee

Fuselage length: 19.5 meters : 64 feet.
Length (with rotor): 22.8 meters : 74 feet 9 inches
Height (with rotor): 6.65 meters : 21 feet 10 inches
Main rotor diameter: 18.6 meters : 61 feet
Empty weight: 10,500 kilograms : 23,150 pounds

They're from memory...............

Do me a favour!! They are from the Aircrew Manual