+Fates 63 Posted March 2, 2007 Blackwater’s Little Birds are not invulnerable, but they are protected by a pair of gunners hanging out of each side door. http://content.hamptonroads.com/story.cfm?...&ran=135888 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SayethWhaaaa 245 Posted March 11, 2007 I love these! Yet another example of a design so good at what it does that a suitable replacement stull can't be found. Just like the Herc... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtin 0 Posted March 13, 2007 I love these! Yet another example of a design so good at what it does that a suitable replacement stull can't be found. Just like the Herc... And the Chinook, and the Huey, and... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redddevil911 0 Posted March 13, 2007 You can't put down a lot of fire with an M4, wonder if that played a part in the two Blackwater littlebirds that went down last month? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JediMaster 451 Posted March 15, 2007 That plus there's not much protection for crew or flight systems. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Fates 63 Posted March 15, 2007 You can't put down a lot of fire with an M4, wonder if that played a part in the two Blackwater littlebirds that went down last month? I see a SAW hanging on the guy... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Victory103 0 Posted March 16, 2007 Red, no there were other issues. Just remember with helos, doesnt really take much to bring one down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites