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Post by beagle on Mar 17, 2010 10:20:41 GMT 12
I was part of the trials that were conducted at Ohakea back in about 2002 to assess the troop carrying ability of various air frames. Mock ups in ply wood were manufactured to represent the various different helicopters available, including the Blackhawk (not sure exactly which model, but I assume internal cabin dimensions are fairly common). The Blackhawk was found to have insufficient cabin space to meet the specifications needed to be met for the project. Did ya do a mock up of the 101 Merlin
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Post by phil on Mar 17, 2010 11:15:30 GMT 12
I can't recall now, but I don't think so.
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Post by caromeg on Mar 17, 2010 12:27:00 GMT 12
Very interesting, I did hear about this mock up of the floor plan. And just who from Army came across and was involved in this? This just might be the crux of the issue. - Flaws in the definitionof the requirements.
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Post by phil on Mar 17, 2010 13:44:22 GMT 12
I can't recall who was there, I was photographing the different configurations, which invloved guys with webbing and packs and weapons being seated into the various mock ups and being photographed from above and the sides.
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Post by yogi on Mar 18, 2010 23:04:45 GMT 12
we could have just bought 40 UH-1N twin hueys and made 20 good ones (sorry 42 need the other two for spare parts) I see columbia brought canadas old ones, we should hit them up for a lend lease. Then we could use the funds from the NH90 program and reinstate our acf.
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Post by kiwiscanfly on Mar 19, 2010 14:38:56 GMT 12
I think that a lease program would be out of the question for the Hueys as we then have to take take them back at the end of the lease...........just too much work i think that that the NZDF would be better off if we just sold them!! And regarding The_Flying_Surfers comment on buying a mini C-130!! well yes they are big but that means we can do more with less and it has beed talked about that they should atttach some A109's to the operational section to support the NH90 but to have selected A109's we would of had to spend twice as much on more airframes just to get the same capibility as 8 NH90's. (however i maintain the point that we still need more overall)
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Post by yogi on Mar 20, 2010 22:05:08 GMT 12
I was just takin the mickey Yes we definitely need more than 8.
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Post by kiwiscanfly on Mar 24, 2010 0:27:34 GMT 12
hahaha yea just a few more!!
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Post by beagle on Apr 20, 2010 17:45:28 GMT 12
Anyone seen or know if they have painted the first frame in our colours yet
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Post by kiwiscanfly on Apr 20, 2010 19:13:43 GMT 12
I have looked for some new photos of the new helos but so far no good
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Post by Ykato on Jun 15, 2010 17:01:58 GMT 12
Helicopters a ‘quantum leap' for New Zealand Dr Mapp has just visited the NH-90 assembly plant in Marignane in the south of France on his way to the NATO/ISAF Defence Ministers meeting in Brussels. During the visit he flew in a representative production NH-90, and inspected New Zealand machines on the production line. "The capabilities of this machine will be immense in comparison with our current Iroquois. Its speed, power and overall performance are in a different league. Particularly impressive is the sophistication of the flight systems," the Minister said. "The troops down the back will notice a big difference as well. This is the smoothest riding helicopter I have ever flown in. The ramp and big doors will make loading and unloading passengers and freight quick and easy." Dr Mapp discussed the development programme at length with NHI officials. "I am very confident that we will be able to access the full performance spectrum when we take delivery. Over 500 NH-90 helicopters have been ordered by 15 different countries. Forty-seven have now been delivered, and user feedback is being incorporated into machines on the production line. We will be getting a proven machine at the leading edge of military helicopter technology. "Having now seen for myself, I am confident that NHI is settling the minor issues that have arisen as the helicopter comes into service elsewhere. There have also been some engine issues, but this engine is in widespread use on a number of helicopters and the manufacturer expects to resolve the present problems shortly," he said. beehive.govt.nz/release/helicopters+%E2%80%98quantum+leap039+new+zealandPhoto's assoc with press release: beehive.govt.nz/sites/all/files/images/NH90%20Cockpit.JPGbeehive.govt.nz/sites/all/files/images/NH90%20Production%20Line.JPG
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