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Nice Helo dio idea

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  • Member since
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  • From: Michigan
Nice Helo dio idea
Posted by Dmod on Tuesday, July 29, 2008 9:11 PM

I just saw this today of a soldier strapped to the side of an Apache.  While nothing new (the idea), I had never really given this a thought and had never seen it in action.

http://www.defensetech.org/images/apache-sit.jpg

 

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    December 2002
  • From: Aaaaah.... Alpha Apaches... A beautiful thing!
Posted by Cobrahistorian on Wednesday, July 30, 2008 10:45 AM

Yep, its called a "spur ride" and can be used for emergency extraction of downed aircrew or other personnel.  There are modifications of the procedure, but that's pretty much the idea.

Jon

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  • From: The Redwood Empire
Posted by Aaronw on Thursday, July 31, 2008 11:04 PM
Is the guy really as close to the intake as he looks? It looks like he could almost use it as a back rest. Seems like that would lead to lots of issues oth for the "passenger" and the helicopter.
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