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The deficiencies include airspeed indication anomalies, low reliability of the main rotor gearbox, hot gas impingement on aircraft structures, tail boom and tail rotor structural problems, overheating of main rotor dampers, fuel system anomalies, high temperatures in the number-two engine bay and hot gas ingestion by the number-two engine, which could reduce available power.
The deficiencies include airspeed indication anomalies, low reliability of the main rotor gearbox, hot gas impingement on aircraft structures, tail boom and tail rotor structural problems, overheating of main rotor dampers, fuel system anomalies, high temperatures in the number-two engine bay and hot gas ingestion by the number-two engine, which could reduce available power.
originally posted by: justwanttofly
a reply to: FredT
The Marines are in the worst flying shape of any of the services. They are in the middle of a costly overhaul, but their internal aviation requirements are integral to their organization and doctrine.
And don’t blame their B model screwing over the other models, that’s widely considered to be the fault of Congress.
originally posted by: Zaphod58
a reply to: 727Sky
They're building the kits for all F-35s. They were contracted by Lockheed to build 800+ wingtip sets.
originally posted by: justwanttofly
a reply to: FredT
The Marines are in the worst flying shape of any of the services. They are in the middle of a costly overhaul, but their internal aviation requirements are integral to their organization and doctrine.
And don’t blame their B model screwing over the other models, that’s widely considered to be the fault of Congress.
The NAVY / Air Force should provide air coverage for the USMC period
originally posted by: FredT
The NAVY / Air Force should provide air coverage for the USMC period
The internal requirements can easily be changed.
Sikorsky, a unit of Lockheed Martin Corp, has been awarded a $1.1 billion contract for 12 CH-53K King Stallion helicopters, including logistics and other support, the Pentagon said on Friday.