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Old August 15th 03, 03:26 AM
john smith
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On Thu, 14 Aug 2003 03:49:00 GMT, john smith
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Hughes/MDD 600N or Explorer.


Big John wrote:
Followd the development of this chopper and to it's certification,
with interest. Now never see or hear of them. Did they sell very many
and who is using them?
How are they doing in the hands of the ham handed pilots?


It is more of a special application/use design.
One where putting the tail rotor in the trees leads to loss of the tail
rotor.
IIRC, it has less cross wind capability.
 




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