| Kaoschallenged | 04 Mar 2010 6:55 p.m. PST |
Now here is something I never thought of using a Huey for!! LOL.Lebanese UH-1s with mounting pylons taken from their decommissioned Hawker Hunter trainers. Robert
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| Kaoschallenged | 04 Mar 2010 7:59 p.m. PST |
"Early August, the terrorist group had been isolated into a small area of the camp measuring 250m long by 200m wide, a Lebanese officer identified only as Lt Col Yassine told the Dubai International Air Chiefs conference. At that time, Lebanon's post-civil war air force was limited to just four Robinson R-44 helicopter trainers, a handful of UH-1s and Aerospatiale Gazelle helicopters recently donated by the United Arab Emirates. Lacking proper bomb-dropping aircraft, Lebanese officers hatched a plan to modify the Huey with a bomb release system. The modifications fitted a mix of bombs, ranging from 50kg to 400kg. The air force also calculated the precise envelope required to hit targets within a minimum range for accuracy. The release envelope for the UH-1 bomber release was extremely tight. The pilot had to fly at precisely 90kts forward air speed and above 500m (1,500ft), Yassine said. Even a slight deviation from the speed and altitude parameters could throw off accuracy by several meters, he added. In one month, Lebanese UH-1s performed 98 bombing sorties against the Fatah al-Islam haven inside the camp. The bombing opened up paths through the rubble of the camp for Lebanese infantry and armoured units to advance, Yassine said. By 2 September, fighting inside the camp had ceased, as the last remnants of Fatah al-Islam had been killed or surrendered."
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And not just the Lebanese.
UH-1M of the FAS (Air Force of El Salvador) with MK82 loadout
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| nvdoyle | 04 Mar 2010 8:56 p.m. PST |
Yep, this is going in the 'AK47 Republic Ideas' file. |
| Dragon Gunner | 04 Mar 2010 10:37 p.m. PST |
AK47 Republic sprang to mind also. |
| Patrick R | 05 Mar 2010 5:05 a.m. PST |
I recall that in the Vietnam era, they tried putting a flamethrower on a helicopter, it remained a project though, it probably backfired at some point. |
| Kaoschallenged | 05 Mar 2010 9:56 a.m. PST |
Another great shot. I can just imagine the sound of The Ride of the Valkyries LOL. Robert picture Robert |
| Griefbringer | 05 Mar 2010 10:07 a.m. PST |
I recall that in the Vietnam era, they tried putting a flamethrower on a helicopter, it remained a project though, it probably backfired at some point. Something like that might work for pulp gamers, though that is a tad late. How about flamethrower on a biplane? Perhaps it could be mounted firing to the rear. |
| majormike69 | 05 Mar 2010 10:41 a.m. PST |
backfired boom boom
was that a joke |
| Lion in the Stars | 05 Mar 2010 12:08 p.m. PST |
I remember seeing a triple-canister FAE bomb in the Osprey(?) on the AH1 Cobra, so bombing from a helo is not necessarily 'new', but I think the helo drivers deserve a Bravo Zulu for flying that challenging a flight profile! Well Done! |
| Kaoschallenged | 05 Mar 2010 12:26 p.m. PST |
Certainly not bad for such a Ad hoc installation. :) Robert |
 Legion 4  | 05 Mar 2010 3:11 p.m. PST |
Well that is an inovation that appears to work well ! Good job to the Lebanese Forces ! |
| Kaoschallenged | 05 Mar 2010 8:45 p.m. PST |
And of course Wiki has some info on Helicopter bombers ;). Robert link |
| herpaderpaderp | 06 Mar 2010 7:43 a.m. PST |
Don't MI-24s have something similar? |
| Kaoschallenged | 06 Mar 2010 10:14 a.m. PST |
From what I have read yes they did. But that was also part of their design. Robert From Wiki again. Looks accurate. "The Mi-24 could carry ten 100-kilogram (220 lb) iron bombs for attacks on strongpoints, while harder targets could be dealt with a load of four 250-kilogram (550 lb) or two 500-kilogram (1,100 lb) iron bombs. Some Mi-24 crews became experts at dropping or tossing bombs precisely on targets. Fuel-air explosive bombs were also used in a few instances, though crews initially underestimated the sheer blast force of such weapons and were caught by shock waves that rattled their teeth." en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mil_Mi-24 |
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