Jet Jocks

**slimeyslab** · 09-20-2012, 06:56 PM

Originally Posted by DonDon

Did you know that at Ch-54 Skycrane Helicopter can gain altitude faster that a F-15? Meaning it can get from say 500 feet to 10000 feet faster than a F-15

I never knew there was a helicopter that could break sonic barrier.

**majflyboy** · 09-20-2012, 07:06 PM

Originally Posted by slimeyslab

I never knew there was a helicopter that could break sonic barrier.

It wasn't a speed record but the Sky Crain did set an altitude record years ago. I'll try to find the details.

**slimeyslab** · 09-20-2012, 07:12 PM

Little over 36,000 ft if I remember right.

**majflyboy** · 09-20-2012, 07:26 PM

Originally Posted by slimeyslab

Little over 36,000 ft if I remember right.

You are spot on. Here is a little more info.

Sikorsky CH-54 Tarhe - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

**Billbob** · 09-20-2012, 09:39 PM

we called them sumthing elese

**SlabLapper4sure** · 09-21-2012, 05:23 AM

Just the G force would kill me!!Awesome!!I might be able to hang with a P51 Mustang!You ever do a 360 in one of them choppers Major??

**SlabLapper4sure** · 09-21-2012, 05:56 AM

Fat Albert, The Corps has is a bad dude!!!C-130 "Fat Albert" Jet Assisted Take Off (JATO), NAS Miramar Air show - YouTube Not bad for a fat boy!!!!

**majflyboy** · 09-21-2012, 08:07 AM

Originally Posted by SlabLapper4sure

Just the G force would kill me!!Awesome!!I Nope.might be able to hang with a P51 Mustang!You ever do a 360 in one of them choppers Major??

Nope.

**BigRiverMarine** · 09-21-2012, 08:13 AM

Cool video.

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**majflyboy** · 09-21-2012, 09:20 AM

Originally Posted by billbob

we called them sumthing elese

Yep, had to do with a hook.

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