true, it was a very smart choice to do that imo, lets them make better use of the limited budget
I don’t really see a reason to keep the hunter. It’s larger, less efficient, holds the same armament etc. the AH-1Z is just better all around.
But, what would I know; I never flew either.
Don’t get me wrong they are cool. But their maintenance is through the roof. But if you account for the flight hours they aren’t that bad.
the hunter? is that a V-22 gunship or something?
They get flown tons, it’s pretty much the chinook of the USMC
Well the major benefit is space on ship. With part interchangeabilty you can bring less parts for more choppers.
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Whatever the name is for the army’s heli. I just recall the nickname
The chinook would be the phrog.
isnt that the stallions?
Stallions navy.
We have plenty of 53ks.
I was thinking of the AH-64
really? ive seen them at marine airshows before doing laps around the runway with vehicles/m777 slung under
Right. I’m just saying it’s og was a navy bird that was designed for things like naval rescues and what not if I remember correctly.
Also, if I had to pick any heli to fly in the world, it would easily be a KA-50 or 52 best in class survivability with a slew or armament to boot.
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Idk I would probably go with the 64 for record sake. But i do think the 50 is the coolest looking helo.
Well of course lol. The USMC does get them as well as the national guard. I was talking about their Og purpose.
The marines use em as their heavy cargo chopper a lot. Especially near Camp Lejeune. Easier to also get in and out of tighter spots over the chinook so I’ve been told.
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AH-1Z or a hind for me, 2 coolest looking attack helicopters imo
But ejection seats and all the other neat stuff. But back in the day when it came out, the KA-50 was def top dog, seems like the more modern helis are relatively on equal footing.
Plus who doesn’t want a 2a42 strapped to their helicopter?
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I’m game to go steal a hind if you are. The real question though, is what model hind? I personally like the Mi-24V , that the Mexican navy uses.
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Mi-24D, Mi-24V, Mi-24P or Mi-35M, i like most of them
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