Kelonian States
02-05-2004, 14:26
*** Official Press Release by Izborski Industries***
Many, many nations use the CH-47 Chinook as their cargo and transport helicopter. Many, many nations consider it to be the 'best in the world' - But have you considered it's limitations?
Some loads are too heavy for the Chinook, while still being within the dimension limits of it's fuselage. Some loads are too large for the Chinook, while still being within the maximum weight limit. Do you want a helicopter that can lift ten tons of cargo in one go? This is far in excess of the Chinook's lifting power, cargo that would usually require a large transport plane, which sometimes just isnt viable - Do you want a helicopter capable of this?
Then consider the Izborski IH-44 'Podma' skycrane;
http://www.pilotfriend.com/century-of-flight/Aviation%20history/HELICOPTERS/images3/h54.jpg
Capable of lifting 10 tons of cargo nearly 300 miles unaided, the Podma (meaning 'lifter') has been a revalation for the military and cargo companies in it's home country and is now avalible for export.
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The following nations use this equipment:
- Kelonian States uses three squadrons (36 Units) in their Heavy Lift Group
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Specifications:
Designation: IH-44 'Podma'
Primary Function: Heavy lift transport helicopter
Crew Required: 3 (Pilot, Co-pilot, Loadmaster)
Powerplant: 2 Izborski Engineering TS55 Turboshaft engines
Aircraft Length: 88ft 6ins (26.9m)
Rotor Diameter: 72ft 0ins (21.95m)
Aircraft Height: 18ft 7ins (5.6m)
Max. Payload: 20,000lbs (10 tons)
Max. Speed: 105mph (169km/h)
Max. Range: 203 miles (370km)
Armament: N/a (See Below)
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Notes: The Podma's lift/release system, while mainly used for cargo, can be used to hold and drop a bomb up to 10,000lbs (5 tons) for use in more active military operations - though Izborski Corp. neither sell these explosives (lacking a government licence to do so) nor advise the use of this helicopter in offensive operations due to it's lack of defensive meaures, the feature is there nontheless.
Prices:
For one IH-44 Podma(s) - 4,000,000 (Four million)
For twelve IH-44 Podma(s) - 40,000,000 (Forty million)
A saving of eight million on the squadron!
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Izborski Corporation is a government-owned, subsidized corporation dealing in medium-to-heavy-lift transport aircraft and shipping.
Storefront coming soon...
Many, many nations use the CH-47 Chinook as their cargo and transport helicopter. Many, many nations consider it to be the 'best in the world' - But have you considered it's limitations?
Some loads are too heavy for the Chinook, while still being within the dimension limits of it's fuselage. Some loads are too large for the Chinook, while still being within the maximum weight limit. Do you want a helicopter that can lift ten tons of cargo in one go? This is far in excess of the Chinook's lifting power, cargo that would usually require a large transport plane, which sometimes just isnt viable - Do you want a helicopter capable of this?
Then consider the Izborski IH-44 'Podma' skycrane;
http://www.pilotfriend.com/century-of-flight/Aviation%20history/HELICOPTERS/images3/h54.jpg
Capable of lifting 10 tons of cargo nearly 300 miles unaided, the Podma (meaning 'lifter') has been a revalation for the military and cargo companies in it's home country and is now avalible for export.
--------------------------
The following nations use this equipment:
- Kelonian States uses three squadrons (36 Units) in their Heavy Lift Group
--------------------------
Specifications:
Designation: IH-44 'Podma'
Primary Function: Heavy lift transport helicopter
Crew Required: 3 (Pilot, Co-pilot, Loadmaster)
Powerplant: 2 Izborski Engineering TS55 Turboshaft engines
Aircraft Length: 88ft 6ins (26.9m)
Rotor Diameter: 72ft 0ins (21.95m)
Aircraft Height: 18ft 7ins (5.6m)
Max. Payload: 20,000lbs (10 tons)
Max. Speed: 105mph (169km/h)
Max. Range: 203 miles (370km)
Armament: N/a (See Below)
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Notes: The Podma's lift/release system, while mainly used for cargo, can be used to hold and drop a bomb up to 10,000lbs (5 tons) for use in more active military operations - though Izborski Corp. neither sell these explosives (lacking a government licence to do so) nor advise the use of this helicopter in offensive operations due to it's lack of defensive meaures, the feature is there nontheless.
Prices:
For one IH-44 Podma(s) - 4,000,000 (Four million)
For twelve IH-44 Podma(s) - 40,000,000 (Forty million)
A saving of eight million on the squadron!
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Izborski Corporation is a government-owned, subsidized corporation dealing in medium-to-heavy-lift transport aircraft and shipping.
Storefront coming soon...