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Forum: Rotorheads

12th Jan 2018, 18:14

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MH-53K Updates?

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Posted By JohnDixson

Eval, the 53G’s were built in Speyer to ensure...

Eval, the 53G’s were built in Speyer to ensure German jobs, and control over the process once the machines were fielded. Euro credentials were not a factor. I had a chance to closely inspect one at...

Forum: Rotorheads

11th Jan 2018, 01:09

Replies: 20

MH-53K Updates?

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Posted By JohnDixson

It looks like we will have to see what the FMS...

It looks like we will have to see what the FMS price of the two machines is, and then let the foreign customers balance the price differential against the product/performance. And yes, to some...

Forum: Rotorheads

9th Jan 2018, 20:38

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MH-53K Updates?

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Posted By JohnDixson

Eval: Your point re the final part of an...

Eval:

Your point re the final part of an approach is well taken. One of the design decisions for a single rotor machine is what forward shaft tilt to install. More forward tilt and you get a more...

Forum: Rotorheads

8th Jan 2018, 19:00

Replies: 20

MH-53K Updates?

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Posted By JohnDixson

Ian's post clears the cost subject up quite a...

Ian's post clears the cost subject up quite a bit.

Re the 53K vs the 47F, a few points:

1. Max gross. 88,000 vs 50,000 lbs.
2. Installed Power: 22,500 vs 9466 SHP.
3. Fly-By-Wire: Yes vs No....

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