Hawkeye60 Posted September 1, 2024 Posted September 1, 2024 Winged Chinook — Boeing Vertol Model BV-347 Winged Chinook — Boeing Vertol Model BV-347 walkaround 31º 19′ 25″ N / 85º 42′ 49″ W The Boeing Vertol Model BV-347 made for a rare Chinook. Flight testing began in May 1970 to research helicopter design for the U.S. Army’s Heavy Lift Helicopter Program. These modifications include: Four rotor blades in each hub, an increase from three, with each blade also having a 30” (76.2cm) increase in length. Stronger engines Fuselage lengthened by 100” (279.4cm) Aft mast height increased by 30” (76.2cm) Retractable main gear Fly-by-wire system Installation of a gondola which could be lowered from the cockpit where a pilot (facing to the rear) could fly the Chinook Detachable wing which was controlled hydraulically to vary incidence (rotating upward 90º while in hovering) https://travelforaircraft.wordpress.com/2011/08/24/winged-chinook-write/ We could make a mod add on! 2 "Yeah, and though I work in the valley of Death, I will fear no Evil. For where there is one, there is always three. I preparest my aircraft to receive the Iron that will be delivered in the presence of my enemies. Thy ALCM and JDAM they comfort me. Power was given unto the aircrew to make peace upon the world by way of the sword. And when the call went out, Behold the "Sword of Stealth". And his name was Death. And Hell followed him. For the day of wrath has come and no mercy shall be given."
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