HeliZach Posted June 26, 2007 Report Share Posted June 26, 2007 Are any of the services or branches of government still flying the MH-6? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EAGLE1 Posted June 26, 2007 Report Share Posted June 26, 2007 Are any of the services or branches of government still flying the MH-6? Yep, Army, 160th Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatnlazy Posted June 27, 2007 Report Share Posted June 27, 2007 In the world of helicopters, is there any specific chopper(s) you can point out as the "Ferrari" ? In other words, which is the fastest and/or most agile bird u flown/know..? -Rob I have a 96 softail thats pretty darn fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyBob Posted June 27, 2007 Report Share Posted June 27, 2007 In the world of helicopters, is there any specific chopper(s) you can point out as the "Ferrari" ? In other words, which is the fastest and/or most agile bird u flown/know..? -Rob I liked the Big Rig (-64A) It was a hoot to fly. Fasted I ever saw was 184 KTAS. She danced well enough for me. I never wanted anything the 'D' model had. I just wanted a better FLIR; TADS and PNVS (which it has now I heard). Definately the 'ride of a life time'. Three and a half years later I really, really miss her and the folks that fixed her and I flew with, just not what was written on the side.Diving rocket fire was fun....30mm on the pull out to cover was a good treat. RTT's were a good time too.Good Memories...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voluptuary5 Posted June 27, 2007 Report Share Posted June 27, 2007 That video was good but the narrator reminded me too much of boring junior high/high school science classes. Personally, I'm partial to this video showing what the 105 can do: I know it's been posted here before but I never get tired of seeing it. Wonder if the pilot(s) is still around to talk about it? -V5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pikes Posted June 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2007 (edited) I have a 96 softail thats pretty darn fast. Edited June 27, 2007 by Pikes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pikes Posted June 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2007 (edited) Personally, I'm partial to this video showing what the 105 can do: I know it's been posted here before but I never get tired of seeing it. I agree Edited June 27, 2007 by Pikes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slick1537 Posted June 28, 2007 Report Share Posted June 28, 2007 I think you guys should like this http://www.vsocial.com/video/?d=58384 I believe it is a top gear clip of a porshe racing one of those gazelle helicopters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spw1177 Posted June 28, 2007 Report Share Posted June 28, 2007 (edited) I will go to the opposite end of the spectrum and put my vote in for the -53. Probably not as agile as the smaller machines, but it will out run them. It is also capable of loops and rolls. -47s are pretty quick too. They'll walk away from their gunship escorts. Edited June 28, 2007 by spw1177 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pikes Posted July 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2007 (edited) Here's another dumb question: Loops possible with robbies? Edited July 4, 2007 by Pikes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pikes Posted July 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2007 (edited) I assume the answer is "no".. It even looks it would break in pieces Edited July 4, 2007 by Pikes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r8z^ Posted July 4, 2007 Report Share Posted July 4, 2007 What's the Ferrari of helicopters that is used on most jobs.. like GOM, etc.. I was thinking the s76 or something. I dunno much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockyMountainPilot Posted July 5, 2007 Report Share Posted July 5, 2007 A Robinson could perform a role or a loop as long as a positive load is maintained. The Ferrari of helicopters is the Agusta 109. 155 knot cruise speed, sexy, and Italian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockyMountainPilot Posted July 5, 2007 Report Share Posted July 5, 2007 Semi rigid with a four blade system??? Hmmmm It is a hingeless or rigid rotor design, not semi-rigid. It is more correct to call it hingeless because it is not completely rigid. Lead-lag and flapping actions do occur, but they do so through blade bending. A semi-rigid rotor system has a hub which moves and a rigid rotor like the bell 206. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnglishBob Posted July 6, 2007 Report Share Posted July 6, 2007 dosent the british militarys lynx hold the record for being the fastest chopper to fly?? I love the A109, I think it's a beautiful aircraft, but mattcob is right, the Royal Navy's Lynx Mk8, at 180 knots would leave an A109 standing! They're not overly pretty though, they just have the advantage of big engines so it's not really a "Ferrari", more like a muscle car, not sleek but insanely powerful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockyMountainPilot Posted July 6, 2007 Report Share Posted July 6, 2007 I love the A109, I think it's a beautiful aircraft, but mattcob is right, the Royal Navy's Lynx Mk8, at 180 knots would leave an A109 standing! They're not overly pretty though, they just have the advantage of big engines so it's not really a "Ferrari", more like a muscle car, not sleek but insanely powerful! Ferrari is not all about speed. It about sex appeal and beauty. Heck, I can buy a $12,000 Japanese motorcycle that will blow away a Ferrari any day of the week. But if I want the Ferrari of motorcycles, it is going to be a Ducati. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pikes Posted July 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2007 I'd go for 2008 V-Max Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stroh Posted July 12, 2007 Report Share Posted July 12, 2007 In the world of helicopters, is there any specific chopper(s) you can point out as the "Ferrari" ? In other words, which is the fastest and/or most agile bird u flown/know..? -RobI'd have to say for my money it's the BO-105, or the Gazelle they are quick and nimble or my personal favorite the MD 530f. Although the 530f is more of a Corvette than a Ferrari. I have never had the chance to fly a Gazelle but I am told it a very capable aircraft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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