flyby_heli Posted January 24, 2007 Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 I was speaking in terms of how much it lifts to how much power it has. K-MAX 1325 horsepower 12000 lb gross weight = 9.05 lbs/hp S-64E 9118 horsepower 42000lb gross weight = 4.6 lbs/hp Helicopters seldom fly empty so performance at empty weight is kind of moot in my opinion. I still don't see your point.....Wouldn't less weight per hp (S-64) mean better performance?? Working it from your angle:Brantly 1665 lb gross weight and 180 horsepower = 9.25 lbs/hpR22 has got 1298 gross weight @ 130HP for takeoff = 9.98 lbs/ hp.Or the Scweizer 300C, 2050 lb (2150 with external load) @ 190 hp = 10.79 lbs/hp (11.31 lbs/hp ext load). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gft Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 500E on high skids makes me feel all warm and fuzzy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
500E Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 GFT see the blog to feel warm & fuzzy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sactown77 Posted March 2, 2007 Report Share Posted March 2, 2007 Blue Thunder! lol, just kidding! probably AW-139 or UH-60 139 cause it gets you places in style, even in IMC and the UH-60 'cause it kicks ass over there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Rotorhead Posted March 16, 2007 Report Share Posted March 16, 2007 The 139 has my vote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowflyer169 Posted March 16, 2007 Report Share Posted March 16, 2007 I can’t believe there haven’t been any votes for the AH-64A/D, and the AH6 little bird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rookie101 Posted March 16, 2007 Report Share Posted March 16, 2007 The 139 has my vote. Looks like you guys at CHC won't be get one of those (or an S-92) anytime soon CR. Taken from CHC Q3 financial report at PPRuNe (http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthread.php?t=268299) So far this year the Sikorsky S92 and AgustaWestland AW139 have had a combined availability rate of 75%. Even though it is normal that new aircraft types have a lower rate of availability during the introduction period, the current performance of the S92 and AW139 is unacceptable. The Company is currently in discussions with the manufacturers to remedy this situation as soon as possible by increasing spare parts production and improving technical support and aircraft design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottie Posted March 17, 2007 Report Share Posted March 17, 2007 I can’t believe there haven’t been any votes for the AH-64A/D, and the AH6 little bird.Ewww he said the "A" word... Personally the Apache would get my vote as one of the ugliest and most expensive POS aircraft made Give me a Huey or MH-60 anyday over an Apache! I havent seen any civilian versions of the MH so I will have to go with the UH version. Pure sexA!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotarywing43 Posted March 18, 2007 Report Share Posted March 18, 2007 Boeing 234!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly2pb Posted March 19, 2007 Report Share Posted March 19, 2007 (edited) MD500!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Edited March 19, 2007 by fly2pb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helipilot06 Posted March 19, 2007 Report Share Posted March 19, 2007 EC 120 by far... second runner up (i know people will laugh at this one) schweizer 333..never seen one in person (maybe thats why im so intrigued) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klmmarine Posted March 19, 2007 Report Share Posted March 19, 2007 My personal favorite is the AH-69: http://helicopterforum.verticalreference.com/helicopterfor...?showtopic=5891 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zemogman Posted March 19, 2007 Report Share Posted March 19, 2007 Tie between MD-500E and MD-600N --- Domestic Sexy!! Serious contender for #1 spot is the EC-120 --- Import Sexy!! (unfortunately anything European cannot hold #1 spot in my bias mind) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyNHighNFast Posted March 19, 2007 Report Share Posted March 19, 2007 Sorry to link off site, but this thread is like helicopter porn Helicopter Pics thread on PPRunNe I wasted a good part of this morning and I didn't even see them all. Oh yeah, my favorite is the MD5/600 series. I fell in love with that bird on Magnum P.I. and watched the enitre series just to see it, I even have Roger Mosley's autograph in my old log book. I was lucky to meet him at College Park Airport back in '89, at the airport's 80th birthday celebration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volition Posted March 20, 2007 Report Share Posted March 20, 2007 Sorry to link off site, but this thread is like helicopter porn Helicopter Pics thread on PPRunNe I wasted a good part of this morning and I didn't even see them all. Oh yeah, my favorite is the MD5/600 series. I fell in love with that bird on Magnum P.I. and watched the enitre series just to see it, I even have Roger Mosley's autograph in my old log book. I was lucky to meet him at College Park Airport back in '89, at the airport's 80th birthday celebration. I totally agree with you!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiller12b Posted March 20, 2007 Report Share Posted March 20, 2007 hiller12b/c a+ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc D Posted March 21, 2007 Report Share Posted March 21, 2007 http://us.airliners.net/photos/middle/2/4/5/1154542.jpg Bell 430 Hands down. Even without the beautiful women. It just screams "sexy" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnglishBob Posted March 22, 2007 Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 (edited) If you asked what are the coolest helicopters, then I would have to agree with those that say 500s or Vertols, or Hueys... But sexy looking helicopters, I would have to say the Bell 430, (probably for the similarity to the 222 and subsequent memories of Airwolf) and even the S76, they are sleek. For me, the sexiest is Agusta's A109 IMO It is just the sleekest and smoothest looking of the sleek and smooth designs.Whatever you can say about Italians and their capabilities in other areas, they really know how to make something beautiful! For skid gear, I really like the EC 130 in the Wright Patton Shakespeare livery (black and silver) that I saw a picture of once, but I can't find it now.Found one! Edited March 22, 2007 by EnglishBob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galadrium Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 Hughes 500! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landy 01 Posted March 30, 2007 Report Share Posted March 30, 2007 don't know about sexy but my favorite choppers would be-1) Westland Seaking/ s61 = the backbone of SaR for 30 years.2) EH101- successor to above with all new technology3) Westland Wessex HC2 = many hours spent in them in my younger days (am only 28 but they have all been pensioned off now)4) Bell 412 = primary SaR/EMS chopper here in OZ. (As you can tell i am a crewman, the pilots among probably prefer more nimble aircraft!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotarywing43 Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 My personal favorite is the AH-69: http://helicopterforum.verticalreference.com/helicopterfor...?showtopic=5891 I've looked everywhere for a pic of the AH-69 Mohawk and can't find it anywhere. Do you have a pic? Google searches just turn up some obscure Sega Saturn helicopter game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autorotator Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 EC135 easily. Beautiful helicopter. Did anyone see the flame paint job on the EC on the cover of vertical reference magazine a while back. The artical was called "Flight of the Phoenix" if I remember correctly. Just Awsome!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlo22 Posted April 11, 2007 Report Share Posted April 11, 2007 YOU GUYS ARE FORGETTING THE SWEITZER 300 CBI That turd is the prettiest flying machine out their, tops out at 70 knts, very aerodynamic and does snap rolls like its on rails... autorotates like a lead balloon.... come on guys, where's the love, No but really, I would have to say my personal favorite has to be the good ole american made MD 900 EXPLORER, THAT THING IS JUST BIG AND SLEEK, WITH A CLEAN TAIL AND NICE WINDOWS.. GOTTA LOVE IT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnglishBob Posted April 11, 2007 Report Share Posted April 11, 2007 EC135 easily. Beautiful helicopter. Actually, I have been building 1:32 models of an EC145 and a 135 lately, (Swiss HEMS and mountain rescue versions) and I have to agree they have both really grown on me, they are good looking helicopters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blkhawk16 Posted April 14, 2007 Report Share Posted April 14, 2007 I am sorry, even though I love helicopters, this picture I found on airliners.net has to be the ugliest helicopter I have ever seen. It is a MI-10K Vzlet. Hopefully everyone can see the photo I have attached with this reply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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