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  • Member since
    June 2003
  • From: Caput Mundi
Tough One!
Posted by Avus on Friday, February 6, 2004 3:47 AM
Hi all,

I will have my 1/35 Blackhawk hovering over a diorama (look at my site under Projects).
My question is:
When in flight the hydraulic suspensions of the wheels push the gear towads the ground, out of the fuselage. How much do the pylons stick out of the bird?

Klaus

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  • Member since
    March 2003
  • From: Lafayette, LA
Posted by Melgyver on Friday, February 6, 2004 12:19 PM
Good question! I'm "feet wet" (offshore at work) but will check out my Blackhawk books when I get back. My buddy in the National Guard lost their Blackhawks in 2002 and ended up with Hueys again. I'll ask him if he has any idea. He just got back from a year long activation doing the Medevac coverage for the 101st at Ft. Campbell and Ft. Knox. Don't forget about the tail wheel strut too!

Clear Left!

Mel

  • Member since
    January 2004
  • From: atop a UH-60
Posted by Mogwa on Friday, February 6, 2004 2:46 PM
I just looked in my old -10 and couldnt find anything. Ive seen it somewhere but I cant remember where. I'll keep looking. Just from eyeballing it as we fly I'd say its about a foot to a foot and a half. Remember that the main gear also swing slightly forward once off the ground due to the drag beam lowering and "pivoting" at its mount points.
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  • Member since
    June 2003
  • From: Caput Mundi
Posted by Avus on Sunday, February 8, 2004 2:27 AM
Thanks, guys!
Those are already good hits to work on. Sould you find more detailed info, please let me know.

Klaus

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