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2016-10-08 Science & Technology

Is This the End of the Line for the Apache Helicopter?

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Posted by Vast Right Wing Conspiracy 2016-10-08 00:00|| || Front Page|| [9 views ] Top

#1 So now the same geeks and procurement geniuses that brought us the F-35 will give us a helicopter that can sing, dance, surf the internet, watch YouTube and Netflix, and maybe actually carry a weapon or two and fly combat support missions at less than 20,000 feet.

What would a helicopter version of the F-35 look like? A turkey with a propeller beanie???

Posted by Sock Puppet of Doom 2016-10-08 01:30|| 2016-10-08 01:30|| Front Page Top

#2 V280 next gen tiltrotor

Posted by Skidmark 2016-10-08 06:51|| 2016-10-08 06:51|| Front Page Top

#3 It will be designed to fly off a LCV too.

They'll both have upgraded armor to protect against spit-balls and sling-shots.

Posted by AlanC 2016-10-08 08:43|| 2016-10-08 08:43|| Front Page Top

#4 and harsh words...don't forget harsh words...

Posted by Enver Shaviper4339 2016-10-08 12:41|| 2016-10-08 12:41|| Front Page Top

#5 The new Bigendered/tasked Helicopters will have the Cohort Name of "Safe Space"
Remember its now incorrect to refer to any US government owned device or vessel as male or female...

Posted by Bunker Builder 2016-10-08 14:21|| 2016-10-08 14:21|| Front Page Top

#6 As long as it is submersible and compatible with popular buzzwords like "littoral", a new helo is a great idea. Hey, let's make it autonomous too! Also, laser beams.

Posted by SteveS 2016-10-08 21:12|| 2016-10-08 21:12|| Front Page Top

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