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From what I see it is a smaller CH-47 Chinook with a shape like a Sikorsky S-92 (but not exactly). Just clearing that up.
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== Influence == | == Influence == | ||
The Cargobob's fuselage is most reminiscent of a [[wp:CH-47 Chinook|CH-47 Chinook]] (bulging fuel tanks, engine, cockpit/nose design, rear loading ramp), however it is | The Cargobob's fuselage is most reminiscent of a [[wp:CH-47 Chinook|CH-47 Chinook]] (bulging fuel tanks, engine, cockpit/nose design, rear loading ramp), however it it has been converted into a smaller helicopter; the configuration is similar to a [[wp:Sikorsky S-92|Sikorsky S-92]]. The [[wp:Fenestron|Fenestron]] tail rotor would most likely not be employed on an aircraft of this size, due to the limitations of a "ducted fan" system in terms of performance when compared to a conventional tail rotor. | ||
== Locations == | == Locations == | ||