Helicopter for heavy lift operation.
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Helicopter for heavy lift operation.
Now we're considering to have a new heavy lift helicopter.
we're flying AS332L for it now.
What helicopters do you operate for such purpose?
And please let me know if you have any recommendation for that.
we're flying AS332L for it now.
What helicopters do you operate for such purpose?
And please let me know if you have any recommendation for that.
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Depends upon the type of operation...
1. What does "Heavy Loads" mean to you?
2. What are the flight times with the load?
3. Onshore or Offshore?
4. High Altitude or MSL?
5. Expected flying hours?
6. Who is doing the maintenance?
And so on and so on...
Itīs like asking "which is the best car".......
1. What does "Heavy Loads" mean to you?
2. What are the flight times with the load?
3. Onshore or Offshore?
4. High Altitude or MSL?
5. Expected flying hours?
6. Who is doing the maintenance?
And so on and so on...
Itīs like asking "which is the best car".......
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Kamov 32 is really a good heavy lift machine. The only problem is the maintenance. I have flown it the last 4 years and it is a really good machine. Some time is difficult and take a little bit to get spares.
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Thanks for replying to my question.
We use AS332L for,
1. carrying load from 2 to 3 tons .
2. power line construction, logging, and carrying equipments for construction in mountain area.
3. onshore, in mountain area (up to 7000ft MSL)
4. usually 500 to 700 flight hours per year.
We have 2 super pumas now, and are considering to add next helicopter. I think its better to buy same one, but I worry about increasing maintenance cost, especially parts price, availability and lead time. Thats why I was asking what do you use for such purpose.
We use AS332L for,
1. carrying load from 2 to 3 tons .
2. power line construction, logging, and carrying equipments for construction in mountain area.
3. onshore, in mountain area (up to 7000ft MSL)
4. usually 500 to 700 flight hours per year.
We have 2 super pumas now, and are considering to add next helicopter. I think its better to buy same one, but I worry about increasing maintenance cost, especially parts price, availability and lead time. Thats why I was asking what do you use for such purpose.
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A nice sling load machine would be the K-Max.....
Have never flown it...but a friend of mine did......
Should be able to lift 2.8 tons on the hook (afair).....
Just keep in mind that adding a different helicopter to the company also requires additional training for engineers and pilots......so itīs not really "cheaper".....
Have never flown it...but a friend of mine did......
Should be able to lift 2.8 tons on the hook (afair).....
Just keep in mind that adding a different helicopter to the company also requires additional training for engineers and pilots......so itīs not really "cheaper".....
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The way I see it the puma is the best machine for the job and also the most versitile, if you only haul 2- 3 tons? with a machine that can take 4 i can see why you guys think it is expensiv.
K max 3 tons, 80 kts no pax.
Kamov 5 tons few pax if you compres them first.
Puma 3,8 tons 18 pax long range...
For me it is the puma that wins.
K max 3 tons, 80 kts no pax.
Kamov 5 tons few pax if you compres them first.
Puma 3,8 tons 18 pax long range...
For me it is the puma that wins.
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No Better Logger
Quite right, Helilog, and good for heavy precision load placement as well:
Skycrane Setting High Voltage Power Lines - YouTube
Skycrane Setting High Voltage Power Lines - YouTube
