Helicopter Evasive Maneuvers

[iChris]

In Reply to the recent post: Helicopter Evasive Maneuvers

 

Question:

 

"Hi all,

 

I am trying to consolidate information from all helicopter military pilot users on Helicopter Evasive Maneuvers from ground threats.

 

I will Appreciate it, if you guys are able to send me information on any threat reaction to ground threats (ADA units, RPG, MANPADS, Tanks, Artillery).

 

Please direct me where I can find the information, which I need to draft out a Helicopter Evasive Manual."

 

Reply:

 

The best information you're likely to obtain is basic tactics and maneuvers (approved public release). You must remember a single low flying helicopter, slow mover, is an easy target for a mobile ground attacker. However, in a multi-aircraft environment once that threat is indentified, it can be readily eliminated.

 

See chapter 6, section 3 (Basic Combat Maneuvers).

Edited July 10, 2010 by iChris