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To: sukhoi-30mki
Nice bird. Purpose built and so far, well done.

I wonder how it and the CH-53 Super Stallion compare at these weights/altitudes?
10 posted on 03/07/2011 12:35:23 AM PST by Tainan (Cogito Ergo Conservitus.)
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To: Tainan

The CH-53’s service ceiling is typically about 20,400 feet, and the typical load is around 17,000lb (though no doubt that’s reduced at such an altitude). It also has 50% more engine and way more rotor surface. However, the ‘53 is HUGE compared to this thing (or most any other helicopter, really), and might not even be able to land at Siachen.


13 posted on 03/07/2011 1:34:56 AM PST by Little Pig (Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici.)
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