Sorry to hear about its axing - the Comanche was featured in a recent UK
terrestial TV programme and looked amazing.

On that TV programme did I hear correct that the Fenstron tail fan absorbs
900hp - I'm sure that was what the presenter said.

Regards Peter


"Mike" wrote in message
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Pentagon axes development of Comanche helicopter
The Pentagon announced yesterday that it is canceling the Army's
program to build a new helicopter after spending about $7 billion in
development costs.
http://www.washingtontimes.com/natio...5809-1679r.htm