GMK Posted May 1, 2005 Share Posted May 1, 2005 . both airframes or just the Z? Have any of the Yankee's been so modified? Cheers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Albert Moore Posted May 1, 2005 Share Posted May 1, 2005 I believe I have a pic downloaded somewhere, or in a magazine of a UH-1Y with the turned exhausts. It was one of the prototypes (obviously) but I don't recall if it was going to implemented on the production machine. Seeing as the USMC is looking for some commonality in the airframes and the the AH-1Z is getting the turned exhausts, it would be a safe bet to assume the UH-1Y will have them as well. One way about it, this definitely isn't your father's Huey (to paraphrase an Oldsmobile selling line). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tank Posted May 1, 2005 Share Posted May 1, 2005 It would make sence for that to happen but damn there both getting uglier and uglier, I like the old slick down mean azz look. I guess there taking on the old matra Not a lean or mean but still a US Marine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SteveV22FE Posted May 1, 2005 Share Posted May 1, 2005 Both the Z and the Y will have the turned exhaust. The reason for this is the the tail boo was getting TOO hot and making the metal brittle. So when you say they keep getting uglier and uglier, they are making them safer and safer. I would never sacrifice safety for looks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Albert Moore Posted May 1, 2005 Share Posted May 1, 2005 Steve, Thanks for the update. It's nice to have someone close to the 1/1 aircraft who can confirm/update details that are missed in regards to what has been published. Cheers, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GMK Posted May 1, 2005 Author Share Posted May 1, 2005 Random question answered, thanks. Are there any pictures of the new configuration? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tank Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 Both the Z and the Y will have the turned exhaust. The reason for this is the the tail boo was getting TOO hot and making the metal brittle.So when you say they keep getting uglier and uglier, they are making them safer and safer. I would never sacrifice safety for looks! Steve, I want my brothers and sisters to the best and safest stuff around. I like ugly, I look at it everyday in the mirror. I just like the old school look. Semper Fi, Ryan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SteveV22FE Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 Here are some pics of my 1/48 Italeri AH-1Z Viper kit in progress to becoming an AH-1Z Production Super Cobra. Hope you like it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hatchet Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 (edited) THANKS A LOT Now I'll have to go see if my local hobby shop (toystore, actually) still have it :lol: Looking good, by the way Edit: They had it, but they don't any more Edited May 2, 2005 by hatchet Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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