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MikeNYC 25th September 2019 16:36
H145D3 lands on Aconcagua, 22,840ft
 
https://www.flightglobal.com/news/ar...ission-461082/

Currently due for certification in early 2020, the H145 proved its high-altitude capabilities by landing on the summit of Aconcagua, Argentina, which, at 6,962m (22,840ft), is the highest mountain in the Southern Hemisphere.

This is the first time a twin-engined helicopter has landed at this altitude, says the manufacturer

alicopter 25th September 2019 21:39
Better looking than the old "Lama"... It should be called "Guanaco"... Well done Airbus!!!!

MurphyWasRight 25th September 2019 22:15
Currently due for certification in early 2020, the H145 proved its high-altitude capabilities by landing on the summit of Aconcagua, Argentina, which, at 6,962m (22,840ft), is the highest mountain in the Southern Hemisphere.

This is the first time a twin-engined helicopter has landed at this altitude, says the manufacturer
But was it able to take off again after landing? Getting a bit jaded by 'marketing speak' I guess.

Actually; since I have almost no practical helicopter knowledge other than "duck if the blades are turning" as seen on TV, is it harder to land (safely) at altitude than take off?
I would assume takeoff would be harder but assumptions in almost any field can be a bad idea..


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