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Fighting against the elements.

Authors :
Osborne, Tony
Source :
Defence Helicopter: Serving the Military & Parapublic Communities; Mar/Apr2011, Vol. 30 Issue 2, p31-34, 4p, 6 Color Photographs
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

The article discusses the effects of climate and topographic elements on the helicopter operations in Afghanistan. It presents the models of helicopters such as Sea King and Lynx Mk7 and Mk9 which are believed to be the subject of major upgrades. The author presents the development of composite blade by the U.S. company Carson in partnership with Indian Navy as part of the upgrade which is focused on the improvement of the main rotor blade.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
17416043
Volume :
30
Issue :
2
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Defence Helicopter: Serving the Military & Parapublic Communities
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
60305957