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Bell Helicopter is not just pitching its AH-1Z as a Tiger replacement, it also has its eye on the armed utility UH-1Y Venom to meet the deployable light reconnaissance and attack requirement. (Bell Helicopter)

1 posted on 08/07/2016 9:48:15 AM PDT by sukhoi-30mki
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To: sukhoi-30mki

Nice. I flew with a couple of Aussie pilots during my time. I’ll say this for them, the Aussies are some kickass helicopter pilots.


2 posted on 08/07/2016 9:56:54 AM PDT by FlingWingFlyer (Let's Make Our Government and Founding Documents Great Again!)
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To: sukhoi-30mki
Once upon a time, I was a Marine Corps Officer Candidate. Wanted to fly Cobras. Didn't work out, so I enlisted instead.

I say to Australia, go for it !

3 posted on 08/07/2016 10:00:22 AM PDT by real saxophonist ( YouTube + Twitter + Facebook = YouTwitFace.com)
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To: sukhoi-30mki

A lot of F-16 pilots call their plane the ‘Viper’. Might cause some confusion in bars.


4 posted on 08/07/2016 10:02:53 AM PDT by real saxophonist ( YouTube + Twitter + Facebook = YouTwitFace.com)
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To: sukhoi-30mki

I always liked those Cobras. Love the sound over the trees. Waiting to spot them. Then when they’re directly overhead.


5 posted on 08/07/2016 10:15:41 AM PDT by Daaave ("You see, but you do not observe." Sherlock Holmes)
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To: sukhoi-30mki
Cobra's an old machine, but still a wicked-looking critter.

Looks like the same engine on both the Huey and the Cobra. And weren't the original Cobras a two-blade rotor?

6 posted on 08/07/2016 10:30:58 AM PDT by IronJack
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To: sukhoi-30mki

The ONLY shortcoming these birds have is a light payload.


7 posted on 08/07/2016 10:37:51 AM PDT by Mariner (War Criminal #18)
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