M14 Forum

manwagon · May 26th, 2011, 08:17 PM

You have just got to LOVE the skill of our military.... very few Pilots would attempt this, too easy to lose lift, and ditch the whole chopper.

Attached is a rarely seen video of a US. Navy SEAL extraction filmed from inside an MH-47 Chinook helicopter. The pilot has lowered the ramp, dipped the tail end into the water to partially flood the compartment, (a maneuver that requires very Precise flying) and awaits the Navy SEAL's to board in their F-470 Zodiac.

http://www.sonicbomb.com/iv1.php?vid...ater%20landing

Mikey · May 26th, 2011, 09:08 PM

There's a heck of a pilot for ya!

if I'm not mistaken, cant the CH-47 actually float?

darkjedi351 · May 26th, 2011, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikey

There's a heck of a pilot for ya!

if I'm not mistaken, cant the CH-47 actually float?

yes.

external aerial perspective.

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=452_1179938798&c=1

8654Maine · May 27th, 2011, 03:56 AM

Folks, I believe that video has been around at least since 2007.

It most likely a CH46 since the Navy/USMC have them and Army has CH47's and that looks like an amphib op. Course, I believe the AF may some as well (don't know).

Plus the inside looks like a -46 size.

Couldn't tell you who the units were. Looks like they're wearing "hocky helmets".

Good jockeying.

Gotta be hell hosing it down.