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Post by Antonio on May 17, 2023 18:46:36 GMT 12
Question.
How were the blades transported?
Were they kept attached to the rotor head and transported in a box or what?
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Post by tbf2504 on May 18, 2023 10:32:35 GMT 12
The blades were removed and placed under the fuselage on the hold floor. they had special cradles. the tail rotor blades were left insitu and were rotated when placing the Huey on/off the C-130 to overcome the change of attitude as the
Huey came up the ramp and into the hold through the rear cargo opening
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Post by Antonio on May 18, 2023 11:25:37 GMT 12
Thanks so much.
Anyone have any pics of this arrangement?
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Post by obiwan27 on May 19, 2023 12:39:22 GMT 12
Thanks so much. Anyone have any pics of this arrangement? there are a few pics on the 3 Squadron Association webpage, under History and the period 1964 to 1998. 3sqnassn.org.nz/history/1964-1998/ |
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Post by Antonio on May 19, 2023 14:52:40 GMT 12
Thanks for that
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Post by vansvilla on May 20, 2023 21:43:06 GMT 12
The hub was placed in a cradle as was the mast. The roof mounted pitot tube on the H models was involved and laid on its side. The FM whip antenna was also removed. From my not so reliable memory, the Synch elevators were removed. Fitting stretchers inside the aircraft made for a nice place to have a snooze while in transit and was marginally quieter although that is a relative term. Generally one Helo per C130 but 2 C130 could take three Iro if the tail booms were removed.
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