Originally Posted by
TOGA LK
Dude, seriously? It's not an OH-6 rotorhead, unless they mounted it on a tail! For what it's worth, the HIRSS does a fairly decent job of masking the IR signature in almost all aspects but from behind (yes even the 701C). The point in masking the TR IR signature is to prevent an engagement from a shoulder fired IR guided missile from some other aspect than directly behind. That's the most amount of detail Ill cover on an open thread.
Someone slept during ground school and TTPs!
First of all, "dude" just won't do, so if you'd like my number and care to call me we can discuss in greater length helicopter theory/aerodynamics, send me a PM and I'll give you my contact information there.
I realize now that it's not an MH-6 upper rotor mast. So I don't repeat myself, reference the above post.
Referencing your "IR signature" comments, I'm starting to believe that you were the one who slept through ground school/refresher academics/TTP's. For everyone elses reading pleasure why don't you discuss with me the "Class" of IR signature the exhaust system emits through the HIRSS's vs. what "Class" the "tiny little tail rotor gearbox" emits??? Come on......."DUDE". (I'd explain to you the logic of an IR seeker head, but not for "Public Forum" purposes, so why don't you PM me and we can talk about your current prescription.)
As always, even for you TOGA,
Fly safe,
GJ