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  2. Boeing Vertol CH-46 Sea Knight - Wikipedia

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    A flaming Marine CH-46 of HMM-265, after being hit by enemy AAA fire in "Helicopter Valley", 15 July 1966 [13] During the Vietnam War, the CH-46 was one of the prime US Marine troop transport helicopters in the theater, slotting between the smaller Bell UH-1 Iroquois and larger Sikorsky CH-53 Sea Stallion and progressively replacing the UH-34.

  3. Boeing CH-47 Chinook - Wikipedia

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    The differences between the CH-47J and the CH-47D are the engine, rotor brake and avionics, for use for general transportation, SAR and disaster activity like U.S. forces. [122] The CH-47JA, introduced in 1993, is a long-range version of the CH-47J, fitted with an enlarged fuel tank, an AAQ-16 FLIR in a turret under the nose, and a partial ...

  4. Tandem-rotor aircraft - Wikipedia

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    However, the rear rotor works in the aerodynamic shadow of the front rotor, which reduces its efficiency. This loss can be minimized by increasing the distance between the two rotor hubs, and by elevating one hub over the other. [4] [5] Tandem-rotor helicopters tend to have a lower disk loading than single-rotor helicopters. [6]

  5. Boeing Chinook (UK variants) - Wikipedia

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    Orthographically projected diagram of the Boeing Vertol CH-47 Chinook. Data from Royal Air Force [1] [13] General characteristics. Crew: 3–4 (pilot, copilot, one or two air loadmasters depending on aircraft role) Capacity: 55 soldiers and equipment; Length: 98 ft 9 in (30.10 m) Height: 18 ft 8 in (5.69 m) Empty weight: 22,450 lb (10,183 kg)

  6. Boeing Rotorcraft Systems - Wikipedia

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    Boeing Vertol CH-47 Chinook. Boeing Rotorcraft Systems (formerly Boeing Helicopters and before that Boeing Vertol) is the former name of an American aircraft manufacturer, now known as Vertical Lift division of Boeing Defense, Space & Security. The headquarters and main rotorcraft factory is in Ridley Park, Pennsylvania, a suburb of Philadelphia.

  7. Is It Safe to Use Expired Vitamins? The Truth About Vitamin ...

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    When you buy a bottle of vitamins from a nutrition store, you’ll probably notice a best-by date on the bottom of the jar. But that inscribed number isn’t a hard-and-fast rule—there is some ...

  8. Comparison of commercial battery types - Wikipedia

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    Under certain conditions, some battery chemistries are at risk of thermal runaway, leading to cell rupture or combustion. As thermal runaway is determined not only by cell chemistry but also cell size, cell design and charge, only the worst-case values are reflected here. [63]

  9. Category:Boeing CH-47 - Wikipedia

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