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Originally Posted by jasonglh
Thoughts go out to the friends and family of those involved. I'm sure its been a long night for many as will the next few.
As far as the MH-47 goes are there not many places in the mountains where only the MH-47 can fly high enough to be used?
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Correct.
The PZ/LZ altitude or flight path exceeds the service ceiling and lift of other Army aircraft.
Last I heard, the AF started standing down their heavy rotary wing assets (MH-53s) in 1999 in preparation of receiving the CV-22 Osprey, whenever that might be.
The Navy has no dedicated SOF RW lift, the AF has little to none, and there is only one MH-47 battalion in the Army.
The Chinook is the only SOF aircraft in theater with the ceiling and lift to make it.
Also, this is not your father's Chinook. The MH-47 has some skills and special tricks.
TR
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