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Agusta Westland 609

Discussion in 'The Ten Mile High Club' started by Kevin, Aug 9, 2012.

  1. Jet News

    Jet News JF News Editor Staff Member

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    Yep, hence why I said it looks clumsy but I guess because it is tilt rotor because smaller diameter props might not be able to lift the 609 from the ground vertically i'm guessing?
  2. Kevin

    Kevin JF Moderator

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    Think of how big a helicopter's rotors are...

    A UH-60 Blackhawk for example has a fuselage length of 50' 7.5", and the rotor diameter is 53' 8".