TerraN_EmpirE
Tyrant King
Correction 500KPH is actually reasonable for a tilt rotor or some configuration of compound helicopters.
fifth blade is a smart move I will grant but I think they are over stating the advantages vs the detractors. The four blades on a UH60M are not just efficient for flight they are also for shipping. The main rotors fold on all Blackhawks allowing movements into larger transports like the C17. This is the reason why for example when the American president visits a foreign country he is often seen flying around in a S70 variant. Its easy to transport and can be flight prepared in a very short time.
I will grant that for the PLA this is a good move. But being realistic about it this is them moving up to par. And even then they still have to get to production.
fifth blade is a smart move I will grant but I think they are over stating the advantages vs the detractors. The four blades on a UH60M are not just efficient for flight they are also for shipping. The main rotors fold on all Blackhawks allowing movements into larger transports like the C17. This is the reason why for example when the American president visits a foreign country he is often seen flying around in a S70 variant. Its easy to transport and can be flight prepared in a very short time.
I will grant that for the PLA this is a good move. But being realistic about it this is them moving up to par. And even then they still have to get to production.
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