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| flipzi | Mar 10 2006, 09:42 AM Post #11 |
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In my own opinion, our Air Force will do better if we will have a mix of Defenders and Cobras. The Defenders are nimble gunships that are perfect for fire suppression and support. They can sneak above the forest canopy FAST and disorient the enemy with their rockets and machineguns,... THEN FLY AWAY TO SAFETY. These can be deployed in forward air bases safely. Maintaining these will even cost the PAF less. With Israel's expertise and the renewed interest of the manufacturer in supporting these venerable choppers, i believe these nimble and capable choppers are worth the money.
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| jammerjamesky | Mar 10 2006, 10:14 AM Post #12 |
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As much as i could remember a NOTAR MD 500 series was used in the james bond movie. I forget the Title but the scene was inside the Antonov transport plane cruising over the DMZ in korea.Tama ba yun. yung may mga sports na kasama may isang chopper na linabas sa cargo bay nauna ang ferari sports car. |
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| Manokski | Mar 10 2006, 10:51 AM Post #13 |
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Actually the Israelis no longer operate the MG. |
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| ian | Mar 10 2006, 11:55 AM Post #14 |
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Quick question, what is the difference between an MD and MG? I see these used interchangeably and wonder if they are just the same or the terminology is used wrong. TIA. |
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| flipzi | Mar 10 2006, 01:45 PM Post #15 |
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MD is the right prefix to the number, like MD500. The MG seems to be the variant indicator MD520 MG The MG may denote "military gunship". Could be. I am not sure. |
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| edwin | Mar 14 2006, 05:30 AM Post #16 |
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The article prove that there are so many thing that can be done to improve the weapon suite of MG-500. There is no denying that FACT. Many upgrade packages for MG-500, but how far?? Endurance speacially payload are still on the LESSER SIDE. BIGGER IS BETTER.. :thumb: Peace to all. |
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| cyklonmetal | Mar 14 2006, 02:04 PM Post #17 |
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MD used to indicate the manufacturer, McDonnell Douglas, like thye MD-80, MD-95(now the Boeing 717). Not sure exactly what the MG stands for, could be what flipz says. |
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| eagle1 | Mar 16 2006, 02:09 PM Post #18 |
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most likely "missile, guided" aka TOW capable |
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| tirad | Mar 24 2006, 12:24 AM Post #19 |
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Undergoing testing: Hellfire Junior 2.75" laser-guided rocket... news: www.lockheedmartin.com/wms/...0&sc=400 thread: http://pdff.sytes.net/index.php?showtopic=3206
(Will naturally require a laser designator; maybe something like FLIR Systems' Brite Star II, a combination FLIR/color-TV-camera/laser rangefinder-target designator to be installed on the ARH (Kiowa Warrior replacement) and UH-1Y.) |
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| Manokski | Mar 24 2006, 11:11 AM Post #20 |
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Actually, the official designation by the manufacturer is MDH520G. MDH is McDonnel Douglas Helicopter, 520 is the model and "G" is the subtype. http://home.comcast.net/~manokski/mg-520.htm Of course, I havent been using that either. |
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