11bee Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 (edited) A guy on another forum posted a bunch of great pics of 160th helos in action during a PR exercise held in Tampa, FL a few weeks back. http://www.fightercontrol.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=163431&sid=74403bab125daf783ac27de7fe3bbb41 One pic is interesting, I've never noticed that tan-ish colored panel before. Is that a vent or something else? Just on H-6M's? BTW, not sure what the rules of the road are for posting pics from other forums, if anyone thinks it inappropriate, just advise and I'll take it down asap. Also noticed they are back to using that external clear windshield again. Haven't seen those in a few years. Edited July 1, 2018 by 11bee Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Loach Driver Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 (edited) The tan-coloured grill is the vent for the air intake filter. I think it might be manufactured by Donaldson. I think the vent is part of the air intake system, but it could also be a vent to expel any dust or dirt captured by the intake filtration system. Apparently it is a system that is a minor miracle. Even in very dusty and dirty environments, it saves the engine turbine blades and probably compressor blades too from otherwise guaranteed damage. This system also ensures cooler TOT values for a given power setting. It is also currently available for the OH-6A, 500D and 530F and plenty of civilian operators have these fitted. Hopefully this system is included in the up-coming KH Mike kit. The nose decal is pretty cool too. It also looks like they have added another new antenna above the right pilot door frame just to the rear of the windscreen (light grey item on a small base/frame). Nice find. LD. Edited July 1, 2018 by Loach Driver Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jefropas Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 Those are awesome shots! Thanks for the link! Jeff Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waza Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 wow some awesome pictures thanks😁 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wafu Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Great photos from perfect angles. Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hawkwrench Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 (edited) Those air deflectors look pretty cool! I wonder how long it will be before someone makes them for aftermarket!!!(Floyd) I wonder who the lucky aircrewmember was that got that fun ride!!! Tim Edited July 2, 2018 by hawkwrench Quote Link to post Share on other sites
salvador001 Posted July 4, 2018 Share Posted July 4, 2018 There will be one day when my display cabinet will include an MH-60 and AH-6 from the 160th SOAR both in 1/35. Rod. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DuaneH Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 The full set from my Flickr if you'd like them for reference in the link below. https://www.flickr.com/photos/duane_88/albums/72157696936865564 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Loach Driver Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 Thanks for the link to the full set. Great photos. LD. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hawkwrench Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 Nice new shots of some really cool helos! Thanks for sharing them. Tim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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