PPRuNe Forums - Afganistan helicopter operations

PPRuNe Forums (https://www.pprune.org/)

- Rotorheads (https://www.pprune.org/rotorheads-23/)

- - Afganistan helicopter operations (https://www.pprune.org/rotorheads/19808-afganistan-helicopter-operations.html)

Larry

11th Oct 2001 23:27

Afganistan helicopter operations

Have read about the very high mountains in this hell hole the Americans and Brits will be "hunting" in.
When a UH-60L or even the WESTLAND COMMANDO
have to start working at over 10,000ft and up to 15,000ft how much of a load will these helos be able to handle in real terms ?
If anyone can discuss the problems with hi-altitude helicopter operations without giving out any secret info id be grateful.

Thanks

[ 11 October 2001: Message edited by: Larry ]

helmet fire

12th Oct 2001 05:49

Have seen footage of the Russian helo ops in Afghanistan, and they were not pretty. They constructed short runways of steel plating at the mountain bases so the helicopters could get airborne!! The footage of them rolling along the plate and dropping off the end is fantastic! :eek:

One plus for Wheels in the Wheels Vs Skids arguement!!

Vfrpilotpb

12th Oct 2001 14:02

"H"
Skids would be ok in the ice !!
:D :eek: :eek:

All times are GMT. The time now is 12:35.