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Doomed helicopter failed vital safety test, files reveal


Military | 206705 hits | Apr 06 8:44 am | Posted by: stokes
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When the Canadian government placed a $5-billion order for 28 Sikorsky S-92s in 2004, the model was touted as “the safest helicopter in the world,” with an advanced design certified to tough safety standards that made it ideal for risky offshore operation

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  1. by stokes
    Mon Apr 06, 2009 3:54 pm
    This is what is going to be used to replace the Seakings....Damn doesnt look good!!!

  2. by avatar bootlegga
    Mon Apr 06, 2009 4:17 pm
    The difference is this is a civilian version.

    I'm sure the military version we're buying will be far more robust (probably why it's been delayed so long), like the EH-101 is compared to the Cormorant, which has had its ups and downs in SAR of late. At least that's what some CF members have said (Inverted if I recall correctly).

  3. by Anonymous
    Mon Apr 06, 2009 4:19 pm
    Still,if the gearbox cant run dry then shes an accident waiting to happen.

  4. by avatar uwish
    Mon Apr 06, 2009 8:40 pm
    I don't know many gearboxes with those tolerances that can run dry.



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