EC-130 Posted January 23, 2008 Report Posted January 23, 2008 I personaly think that the US101 (EH101 made by Lockheed) is the best suited to the job with the H-92 in close second. I don't think the Chinook should be allowed to enter simply due to its age (almost as old as the good ole' USAF!! :shock: ) What do you guys think? Or is there one that isn't in the running but you think should be? EDIT: Darn, I meant for the title to be CSARX instead of Csarx Quote
EC-130 Posted January 24, 2008 Author Report Posted January 24, 2008 For those of you that aren't familiar with it, CSAR-X stands for Combat Search And Rescue and the "X" means the USAF hasn't decided which helo to choose as the sucessor to the aging MH-53 and MH-60. There's currently a competition going on to determine which heli will be chosen. Quote
Freefall Posted January 24, 2008 Report Posted January 24, 2008 Isn't the current F model Chinook pretty new? Seems like its a little overkill for search and rescue too unless I guess you wanted to bring the crashed plane back as well as the pilots! Quote
Elvis Posted January 24, 2008 Report Posted January 24, 2008 What about the NH90? It is used by various European countries Quote
EC-130 Posted January 24, 2008 Author Report Posted January 24, 2008 I believe that it is actually the HH-47G. I guess the NH90 could be an option but for some reason, Eurocopter didn't enter it. Oh, yes the HH-47 F&G are "new" but the design was made in the late '50's. Quote
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