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ZenGum

10-13-2009 12:35 AM

I was wondering just the other day, what Bruce does for a living. Builds choppers, eh? Cool.

xoxoxoBruce

10-13-2009 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by TheMercenary (Post 600620)

I don't know about that one. Chinook sling load capable up to 26,000 lb center hook, 17,000 lb forward/aft hook, 25,000 lb tandem.

That was a 170 ton hover barge (cargo hovercraft), with 50 tons of cargo. But since it's supported by an air cushion, the helicopter only has to slide it along over water, or ice. It was being tested because the tug boats worked on the water, but couldn't move it over the ice, often encountered around the oil rigs.

ZenGum

10-13-2009 06:27 AM

But ... if its got all the fans and stuff to make it a hover-barge .... why not add a few extra fans for control and motive power and make it a regulation hovercraft?

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BrianR

10-13-2009 10:25 AM

The photo was taken by Ted in a helicopter, in such a way that it appears that he is closer to the ice than he really is.
Also, please look at our annual calendar with pictures of helicopters from Columbia in each month.

Translation courtesy of Mrs. BrianR.

xoxoxoBruce

10-13-2009 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by ZenGum (Post 600729)

But ... if its got all the fans and stuff to make it a hover-barge .... why not add a few extra fans for control and motive power and make it a regulation hovercraft?

You'll have to ask Sohio, it's their barge, and they hired Columbia to try and pull it.

Gravdigr

10-13-2009 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by TheMercenary (Post 600704)

I was more of an end user when it came to those things.

Merc, thank you for your 'end use'.

regular.joe

10-13-2009 05:25 PM

Wow! That is one of the coolest freaking pictures I've seen. Ever! I would not want to be on the shithook.

If Bruce says it's the real thing, I'll believe him.

xoxoxoBruce

10-13-2009 11:43 PM

That picture was taken back in 1982, Boeing even had posters made.
A framed enlargement hangs over in "mahogany row"*.

* Executive offices.

TheMercenary

10-14-2009 09:50 PM

Dig it.

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