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To: doorgunner69

Somewhat, and their newer types (like the Ka-52) don’t have to do that. The older designs like the Mi-6, Mi-8 and the Mi-24 do because their ‘winglets’ actually generate significant lift that they sometimes need to get off the ground at full load.

On the other hand, full load for an Mi-24 is actually heavier than the CH-46E. The Mi-24 has two 2200shp Isotov turbines and its max takeoff weight is 11,500kg/25,353lbs to the twin 1250shp GE turbines and 11,022kg/24,300lbs for the CH-46E. The Mi-8 the Mi-24 is built off of can lift even more and is the most produced helicopter in world history.

Something else to note - Mi-24s have been known to shrug off Stinger and Redeye hits. A Stinger or Redeye can take them down, but it’s not a all-but-guaranteed kill like it is on a Western chopper.


20 posted on 07/18/2017 11:59:56 PM PDT by Spktyr (Overwhelmingly superior firepower and the willingness to use it is the only proven peace solution.)
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To: Spktyr

I flew E’s, they had -16 engines and advertised power rating of 1870 aside.


43 posted on 07/19/2017 6:47:15 AM PDT by phormer phrog phlyer
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