11bee Posted May 14, 2023 Share Posted May 14, 2023 Posted over on FB, appears to be an MH-60M with multiple upgrades. Would love to see better pictures of this one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Newtonk Posted May 15, 2023 Share Posted May 15, 2023 Like this? Would make for a great kit... sort of like this, https://archive.aeroscale.net/review/10997/index.htm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Winnie Posted May 15, 2023 Share Posted May 15, 2023 Festooned is a word that fits this aircraft well... It is 'FESTOONED' with lumps and bumps... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sarathi S. Posted May 15, 2023 Share Posted May 15, 2023 Looks like the radar nose has changed substantially in shape, and they changed out LASS for a different design. Also those inlet screens are interesting Quote Link to post Share on other sites
11bee Posted May 16, 2023 Author Share Posted May 16, 2023 16 hours ago, Sarathi S. said: Looks like the radar nose has changed substantially in shape, and they changed out LASS for a different design. Also those inlet screens are interesting The radar housing looks kinda similar to the ones they are grafting onto the upgraded MC-130's (I forget the specific model). Agreed on the inlet screens. Don't think I've ever seen an MH-60M (or earlier) with inlet screens. Figured those helos need all the performance they can get out of those poor hardworking engines. Also noted some sort of search light next to the FLIR turret. Not sure if that's always been present or not. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MikeDadofFour Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 11 hours ago, 11bee said: The radar housing looks kinda similar to the ones they are grafting onto the upgraded MC-130's (I forget the specific model). Agreed on the inlet screens. Don't think I've ever seen an MH-60M (or earlier) with inlet screens. Figured those helos need all the performance they can get out of those poor hardworking engines. Also noted some sort of search light next to the FLIR turret. Not sure if that's always been present or not. That’s the Collins DVEPS (degraded visual environment pilotage system) to provide improved SA during brownout and similar landing conditions. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gekko Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 (edited) Quote ------ Edited June 6, 2023 by Gekko Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gekko Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 (edited) Edited May 17, 2023 by Gekko Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hemspilot Posted June 2, 2023 Share Posted June 2, 2023 On 5/15/2023 at 4:09 AM, Newtonk said: Like this? Would make for a great kit... sort of like this, https://archive.aeroscale.net/review/10997/index.htm Looks more like a K to me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HeavyArty Posted June 2, 2023 Share Posted June 2, 2023 4 hours ago, hemspilot said: Looks more like a K to me. Because it is. It is actually a test bird w/the downswept ESSS wings which were not accepted into service. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hawkwrench Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 Oh wow, here we go again with this guy bombarding the thread with photos!!!!!! Tim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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