Originally Posted by
JohnBurke
For quite a while 747's were hauling MRAPs out of Charleston. Tens of thousands of them.
I've hauled helicopters, and just about anything else imaginable.
The K-loaders and other equipment necessary for putting that cargo on board and for removing it is available at each of the locations downrange where a 747 can go, as well as the locations outside the theater that are used for staging or cargo transfer.
That is very interesting, I am sure you took some photos, how about sharing.
Most MRAPs were sent by ship, Charleston being a port and such. Air delivery ran about 100k per vehicle.
But since this is about helos, I would really like to see a photo of a military helo loaded on a 747, not that I doubt it could be done if the helo was broken down far enough beyond simply removing the blades.