Commander 598 Posted September 3, 2005 Posted September 3, 2005 Back to the what's shaking; I'm alive, kicking and busy trying to become an Aerospace engineering MSc. Interesting topic I'm dealing with btw: sling loads under a AH-47 Chinook helicopter. <Begin Rant> There is no such thing as an AH-47. Perhaps you meant CH-47. There is a reason for the designations CH and AH and the only thing they have in common is H. <End Rant>
Gold leader Posted September 4, 2005 Posted September 4, 2005 Bad typo. Thanks for correcting, I'll fix it immediately. But for having nothing in common but the letter H, I think they both resemble helicopters a bit too well.
Commander 598 Posted September 5, 2005 Posted September 5, 2005 Hence why they have nothing in common but the letter H. H=Helicopter A=Attack(Or some other fear inspiring A word) C=Cargo U=Utility
BattleDog Posted September 7, 2005 Posted September 7, 2005 I thought the A stood for AHHHHHHHHH Its the Americans! Get the flag out quick!
Nute Gunray Posted September 7, 2005 Posted September 7, 2005 Hence why they have nothing in common but the letter H. H=Helicopter A=Attack(Or some other fear inspiring A word) C=Cargo U=Utility C is Transport. The more logical T is used for Trainer. The only ones I've ever seen used are UH, CH, AH, SH (anti-submarine) and HH (search and rescue) Helos can also be, in theory, TH (trainer helicopter), EH (special electonics), LH (cold weather), MH (missile carrier), PH (patrol), QH (drone), RH (recon), and WH (weather recon). As far as I can tell, only four US aircraft have deviated from the scheme: the SR-71, the U-2, B-70's other designation RS-70, and the FB-111. The SR-71 is the only SR ever used. It was originally Recon Strike (like the RS-70), but after its strike capacity was deleted they just flipped the letters to make it "Strategic Recon." And that's ignoring its A-11 and A-12 designations. The U-2 is not a utility aicraft. When the F-111 was modified to act in the strategic attack role, the "B" modified mission symbol should have been placed before the "F," not after. The correct designation would then be the BF-111, not FB-111. You can even get into crazy stuff with the actual numbering scheme and the mystery of what the YF-112 through YF-116 are and where they are. Rumor has it they are the MiG and Su aircraft the US "acquired" over the decades. And how if they didn't break their own rules, we'd be talking about the F-113 Eagle instead of the F-15. I've always been fond of the Navy's ship scheme. Its just so complicated, like CVAN. CV=Multi-purpose Aircraft Carrier, A=Attack (meaning it has a sonar array), N=Nuclear. They don't use the A any more though, so now they're just CVN. And the differences between the LHA, LHD, LPD, and LPH are so minute I've not even sure what they are and why they picked what letters they did. In case you wanted to know, a barge is a YC.
GUNNER Posted October 17, 2005 Posted October 17, 2005 Yo yo yo my hommies. What in the hell is going on. Can I get a... "Hot damn, it's GUNDAWG"?
edlib Posted October 17, 2005 Posted October 17, 2005 "Dot Hamn, tis' DUNGAWG!" Whazzup whitchoo? Um... remember that LF member map you were always promising us? Seems that someome might have just beat you to it... Er... Not to rub it in or anything... Well, maybe jus' a wee bit... Oh well, it's all good. Let's see where everybody is!
GUNNER Posted October 17, 2005 Posted October 17, 2005 oh yeah, the map...I have it right here..... well, I do have the map, just not with any info. Ok, on to other news.... how are ya doing big fella.
Rogue Nine Posted October 17, 2005 Posted October 17, 2005 Hot damn, it's a GUNDAWG! XD Is it time for your semi-annual visit already?
GUNNER Posted October 17, 2005 Posted October 17, 2005 Semi-annual? You mean bi-annual. I was thinking I needed to get my ass back here and check up on you guys. I would hate to see you guys having fun with out me.
Keyan Farlander Posted October 17, 2005 Posted October 17, 2005 "Gracious me! It is GUNNER!" ^-------- Yuppie version
Cmdr. Cracken Posted October 17, 2005 Posted October 17, 2005 Hey Gunner, you need to stop by RSN. the kids miss you. Good to see your alive man.
GUNNER Posted October 18, 2005 Posted October 18, 2005 Hello XWA. Glad all is well, it is good to see you all still here.
Thrawn Posted October 19, 2005 Author Posted October 19, 2005 Damn Gunner, long time no see. How are you my friend? I hope all is well!
GUNNER Posted October 19, 2005 Posted October 19, 2005 Damn Gunner, long time no see. How are you my friend? I hope all is well! Hiya big guy. I am doing pretty damn good. Kids are getting big, work is going well and life is going pretty good as too. What's new with you?
Thrawn Posted November 9, 2005 Author Posted November 9, 2005 Just school junk. Glad to hear that you're family is doing well!
Fondas Posted December 22, 2005 Posted December 22, 2005 Er..excuse me , is this the XWA.net reunion party? let me see... hmm..Gunner, Thrawn, Cmdr. Cracken, Keyan Farlander, Rogue Nine, edlib, Nute Gunray, Nitro, Gold leader, Jabba The Hunt, Ike.. yeap, that must be it ! Hello Stallions, Merry Christmas to all of you !!!
edlib Posted December 22, 2005 Posted December 22, 2005 And right back at 'cha! Always good to see an old face! Happy holiday season to you and yours, dear sir!
Keyan Farlander Posted December 22, 2005 Posted December 22, 2005 OMG, Fondas! How are things in Athens?
Fondas Posted December 22, 2005 Posted December 22, 2005 everything is ok here in Athens, the only problem is that I work long hours and I haven´t been able to get in the celebreting mood... yet ! I´m trying to teach Jason ,my 2,5 years old son, about the birth of our Lord, but he seems more inerested in Santa Clause ! Thank God for that child ! no matter in what mood I return home, a single smile and a hug from him is enough to cheer me up ! How are you doing mates ?
Wildstar Posted December 22, 2005 Posted December 22, 2005 I'm pretty good, Fondas. My older nephew celebrated his birthday yesterday, so that was pretty nice. The way my mind is set, though, I want the holiday madness over with.
Keyan Farlander Posted December 23, 2005 Posted December 23, 2005 So... Who's missing? Tek, PB, Guildy, Roz...so many. So many...
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