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Forum: Rotorheads
20th Apr 2024, 05:32
Replies: 271
Views: 54,276
Posted By Copter Appreciator00

The Bell V-280 was always better than the...

The Bell V-280 was always better than the Sikorsky SB-1, faster and more fuel efficient and smaller. BUT i wonder if the V280, which will be closer to battle spaces than the V-22, but i thought of an...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Apr 2024, 03:15
Replies: 9
Views: 1,955
Posted By Copter Appreciator00

CH-146 upgrade... or maybe not?

The Canadian Army has been flying the CH-118 (B205), then the CH-135 (B212), then around 1995 the CH-146 aka Bell 412. In the last 3-4 years there was talk about upgrading them, and i have a couple...
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Mar 2024, 03:03
Replies: 78
Views: 36,085
Posted By Copter Appreciator00

The article says the prog of record has been...

The article says the prog of record has been revised. So the total # of H-139s isn't going to be 80-84 airframes, and now will be 30-36. Does this imply the UH-1N (64 copters) will sustain for more...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Feb 2024, 18:28
Replies: 37
Views: 8,449
Posted By Copter Appreciator00

FARA Is Dead - The Army Will Trade New Scout...

FARA Is Dead - The Army Will Trade New Scout Helicopters For Drones (forbes.com)...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Jan 2024, 05:03
Replies: 186
Views: 38,902
Posted By Copter Appreciator00

And the crew for the FARA will have high...

And the crew for the FARA will have high workload, so it's best that the crew are drift compatible (like in that movie from 2012 Pacific Rim, where the pilot team for the building-sized mech robots...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Sep 2023, 05:59
Replies: 25
Views: 4,780
Posted By Copter Appreciator00

Keep the 204s safe

I dont know how many of the Bell 204 copters are remaining, I am aware that some place in Australia uses one for loading and firefighting, BELL 204 - McDermott Aviation...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Mar 2023, 05:13
Replies: 2
Views: 1,919
Posted By Copter Appreciator00

wow, this is a Pentagon study that's been made...

wow, this is a Pentagon study that's been made public? wouldn't civilian aircrews (pilots cabin crews, and fuel and maintenance crews) be equally susceptible?
thats alarming, hopefully it doesnt...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Mar 2023, 05:09
Replies: 10
Views: 2,905
Posted By Copter Appreciator00

shouldn't Germany wait for another chopper?

Wouldnt the best replacement for the troubled Tiger be another armored purpose built bird, and not a side-by-side utility bird? Leonardo is developing the AW249, successor to the A-129 family. Maybe...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Mar 2023, 05:07
Replies: 72
Views: 11,391
Posted By Copter Appreciator00

The American Helicopter Museum...

The American Helicopter Museum...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Dec 2022, 06:33
Replies: 26
Views: 4,391
Posted By Copter Appreciator00

I know the Austrian military uses the Bell 212 or...

I know the Austrian military uses the Bell 212 or AB212, the Sikorsky UH-60, and now theyve ordered about 30-plus of the AW169. I dont get it, all of these three models are in the same size class;...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Dec 2022, 02:35
Replies: 271
Views: 54,276
Posted By Copter Appreciator00

The SB-1 is big af. I guess some clever...

The SB-1 is big af. I guess some clever photographs sort of diguise its dimensions, even when parked next to the UH-60. Landing footprint, okay, not too much more H-60. Defiant is as big around as a...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Dec 2022, 07:32
Replies: 271
Views: 54,276
Posted By Copter Appreciator00

10+ Years of FVL, Bell & Lockheed as partners

Just a Army vet 96-00 and (Bell) helicopter enthusiast and history buff here. Stoked that they won. Now the FLRAA is basically decided, i went back to read some of the news entries over the years on...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Dec 2022, 07:55
Replies: 271
Views: 54,276
Posted By Copter Appreciator00

Bell returns to the Lead

I was glad to see Bell win this FLRAA. I was thinking about buying Textron stock (an article said the stock soared) but I just had this sinking feeling that somehow Boe-Sik was going to win due the...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Nov 2022, 00:32
Replies: 4
Views: 1,354
Posted By Copter Appreciator00

As far as I knew Romania is still (since like...

As far as I knew Romania is still (since like 2017) looking to obtain AH-1 and UH-1 for their fleet. Nigeria also has an order of 10 or so, of this year. I'm not sure if they've been built yet. Of...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Sep 2022, 04:09
Replies: 4
Views: 1,518
Posted By Copter Appreciator00

I was bummed when I read the news today. I am...

I was bummed when I read the news today. I am wondering if the greater manufacturing capability of the larger Boeing, being able to meet the 96-copter order has something to do with it. Well, at...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Oct 2021, 14:33
Replies: 30
Views: 7,398
Posted By Copter Appreciator00

Excellent pictures! Great up-close image of the...

Excellent pictures! Great up-close image of the hoist, cabin, and rescue gear.
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Mar 2021, 16:47
Replies: 232
Views: 220,578
Posted By Copter Appreciator00

Poor Doug steps into the cabin at 5:45. and has...

Poor Doug steps into the cabin at 5:45. and has to sit through the whole demonstration, head-and-eyes forward... he might still be in the bird.
I was wondering, the Super-Medium market has been...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Feb 2021, 00:08
Replies: 11
Views: 3,687
Posted By Copter Appreciator00

that story was literally the 6th or 7th entry...

that story was literally the 6th or 7th entry down on the results screen, and I just assumed it was current. I was working from home today, and apparently i didn't notice it was that old. SorRY!
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Feb 2021, 20:31
Replies: 11
Views: 3,687
Posted By Copter Appreciator00

Yikes, here is a link...MD Helicopters cutting...

Yikes, here is a link...MD Helicopters cutting down work force | Business | eastvalleytribune.com...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Jan 2021, 02:12
Replies: 444
Views: 155,795
Posted By Copter Appreciator00

[QUOTE=CTR;10958698]Both the SB>1 and the V-280...

[QUOTE=CTR;10958698]Both the SB>1 and the V-280 primary mission is troop transport. As long as soldiers need to get in and out of battle, this mission is not going away.

The Raider and Valor are...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Sep 2020, 06:23
Replies: 23
Views: 8,425
Posted By Copter Appreciator00

Phoinix - the AH1Z and UH1Y are not "60-year old...

Phoinix - the AH1Z and UH1Y are not "60-year old designs". They are NEw machines with inner systems and structure that make them more capable than the AH-1W and UH-1N they have recently replaced and...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Aug 2020, 16:35
Replies: 13
Views: 3,541
Posted By Copter Appreciator00

those boxes are speakers so they can play "Ride...

those boxes are speakers so they can play "Ride of the Valkyries" as they fly over the target area
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Mar 2020, 17:46
Replies: 48
Views: 11,390
Posted By Copter Appreciator00

i always wondered why the Boeing copter was not...

i always wondered why the Boeing copter was not tapered towards the cockpit area - I mean, the greenhouse is a wide as the fuselage itself! How will the C/CP be able to see outside to the left and...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Jan 2020, 20:52
Replies: 186
Views: 38,902
Posted By Copter Appreciator00

One thing the Bell 360 does not have going for it...

One thing the Bell 360 does not have going for it is the fact it can't carry anyone. Neither could the OH-58 (well in a pinch). The Karem, AVX, and Sikorsky Raider (and possibly the Boeing XX-XX) all...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Jan 2020, 20:02
Replies: 32
Views: 12,318
Posted By Copter Appreciator00

I was wondering what about the AW119 made it the...

I was wondering what about the AW119 made it the choice? in what regards did it outduel the H135 and the bell 407? I suspect the open cabin forward-facing bench seat arrangement had something to do...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Jan 2020, 19:59
Replies: 32
Views: 12,318
Posted By Copter Appreciator00

the helicopter may be un-kaola-fied for the...

the helicopter may be un-kaola-fied for the program after all.
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Jan 2020, 19:52
Replies: 444
Views: 155,795
Posted By Copter Appreciator00

Good afternoon, folks. I'm a semi-new member. It...

Good afternoon, folks. I'm a semi-new member. It seems that there is a bit of anti-SB-1 sentiment, and i'll rant my ideas on it. ALot of us want to see Bell Helicop-- er, Bell Flight, prevail in the...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Oct 2018, 18:42
Replies: 14
Views: 6,997
Posted By Copter Appreciator00

What Color will the USAF MH-139 be? Will it be...

What Color will the USAF MH-139 be? Will it be aircraft gray, like the TH-1H Bell 205 variant, as well as the HH-60s? Or will it be like the HH-1N, green and light grey camo? I think some -60s are...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Oct 2018, 04:27
Replies: 78
Views: 36,085
Posted By Copter Appreciator00

Good evening PPRUNErs! this is my first ever post...

Good evening PPRUNErs! this is my first ever post on this forum. I served in the Army 96-2000 and am an aviation enthusiast. I like helicopters, looking at them and thinking about them. Kudos to...
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