I really like this idea. I think the Marine Corps is ahead of the game here. The decision to use the K-Max was excellent. The thing is dead reliable and has a proven track record.
Talking about helo lift capability, this is an intriguing idea kind of like a small version of the H-54? Did you know that the K-Max has room for a pilot if needed. I wonder if the Kamov can lift more than an H-60 certainly its design offer lots of possibilities.
I have seen many standardized containers used by the service including Marine SIXCONs which I think would fit the Kamov?
thanks for the link leesea, but the more i look at it the more it seems like a solution in search of a problem.
we have the lift that we need in the Marines and Navy. the Brits might be a little light but thats because they were more interested in protecting domestic manufacturing base instead of getting Augusta Westland to build more Chinooks.
now this is what I call transformational. Air exprsss delivery to the Grunts near their foxholes.
ReplyDeleteI really like this idea. I think the Marine Corps is ahead of the game here. The decision to use the K-Max was excellent. The thing is dead reliable and has a proven track record.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.thinkdefence.co.uk/2010/09/flying-cranes-time-to-take-another-look/
ReplyDeleteTalking about helo lift capability, this is an intriguing idea kind of like a small version of the H-54? Did you know that the K-Max has room for a pilot if needed. I wonder if the Kamov can lift more than an H-60 certainly its design offer lots of possibilities.
I have seen many standardized containers used by the service including Marine SIXCONs which I think would fit the Kamov?
thanks for the link leesea, but the more i look at it the more it seems like a solution in search of a problem.
ReplyDeletewe have the lift that we need in the Marines and Navy. the Brits might be a little light but thats because they were more interested in protecting domestic manufacturing base instead of getting Augusta Westland to build more Chinooks.