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03-28-2006, 09:47 AM
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This perhaps is a solution to the problem!?? a chopper with the performance of a turboprop-plane!! (VTOL aircraft) Didn't find any specs of those though, but I think there is a few different models on the market allready (range from 2seats and up...) If they could build a big one with a Yacht-friendly folding wing, they most likely could build the small one like that to  |
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03-28-2006, 11:24 AM
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Weights Max take Off 7631 kg 16800 lb Max Useful Load 2500 kg 5512 lb Engine Rating (2 x Pratt & Whitney PT6C-67A) Take Off 1252 kW 1679 SHP Maximum continuous 1142 kW 1531 SHP Crew - Pilot / Passengers 2 / 9 Max cruise speed 509 km/h 275 kts Rate of climb n.a. m/s n.a. ft/min Operational ceiling 7760 m 25000 ft Max Range 1389 km 750 NM Cabin pressurization 5.5 psi  | |
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03-28-2006, 12:02 PM
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03-28-2006, 01:33 PM
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More width but parhaps less length. often the length (clearance of the rotorblades) is the limit! But only the ocean is the limit sideways  The weight is another aspect... I didn't find any numbers on Bell's hompage!? But it feels like a chopper weigh less than 7000kg??? | |
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03-28-2006, 01:41 PM
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Take-off weights: 47,500 lb Vertical Takeoff/Landing (VTOL) 55,000 lb Short Takeoff/Landing (STOL) 60,500 lb Self Deploy STO | |
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03-28-2006, 03:10 PM
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Well thanks for the numbers and drawings  . As for the BA609, if you can get the wings to rotate and the massice props to fold as the Marines have, then maybe a Yacht could hold it, but that Yacht would have to be pritty big. I would say over 100m to have a pad, that could hold it and service that bird. Also think on this you all, pilot training and Insurance!! Also having a BA609 would bring me to think of not having to go into port as much. Also a good reason for the nice big Helo, for provissions. Stay away in a nice quiet privite place, say Greenland in July and be alone, with your toys and friends So how is this to think on? |
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03-29-2006, 12:25 AM
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Just saw a very fun looking seaplane on a travel show, the call it a Float Trike, I don't know if thats it's real name, but it's basicly an ultralight with floats. They have a web site, but it's under constuction. http://www.float-trikes.com.au Obviously not a cargo plane, but looks like a hell of a lot of fun. |
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