Long distance dedication

[frickenjoey]

Hey guys just though I would post a couple pictures of one of my new toy. This is a Mi-17 Helicopter that has been modded to accept 6 57mm rocket pods. Each pod holds 32 rockets....or 192 total. I belongs to the Afghanistan Air Force. The American Air Force are here as advisers to them. We are a part of the plan to get us out of here eventually. They are learning to stand and fight against the Taliban and other insurgent groups. We are proud of them...it's a slow process but every time we do things they get a bit better. So we will call this a long distance dedication to the Taliban....."I just call to say I love you".....Now Lets go blow some Sh*! UP!!!!

 

[beason]

dude, that thing is a beast!

 

[robmob]

Impressive!

 

[frickenjoey]

Yeah they are pretty fun. We also have 7.62x54 PKM machine guns in the side of helicopter as well. Those are pure love too. Just to say....hello.

 

[slowngreen]

I want one!

 

[Foolproof]

Lets see some videos of stuff blowing up.

 

[abadk9420]

That looks like it would be a BLAST!!!!! but also looks like it would have a hard time getting out of its own way, LOL!!!!

 

[Racer 1966]

Impressive!

X2 Geez that thing looks big!

 

[SteelCityNitro]

How can I obtain these 57mm rocket pods? They would do wonders for my lousy rush hour commute through Pittsburgh. Every time someone jams up the intersection and causes gridlock... pssssssssssssssssssssssssssssshhttt :whhooo:BOOOOM!

 

[alpinehyperlite]

sooooo.... I'm guessing dx7?

 

[frickenjoey]

Nope, but close Alpine...Futaba 12FGH. You know SteelCity I am really betting that could clear some traffic with it too. Yeah this thing does not maneuver as fast as a lot of American helicopters like the HH-60 PaveHawk/Blackhawk that I am more used too. But it does pretty good and is very survivable too. Pretty tough old tractor...lol

 

[Rolex]

That's one mean machine, but I'm sure it's not an American brand. Who makes it?

 

[neobart]

It was originally designed by the Mil Moscow Helicopter Company. (wikipedia)

 

[Rolex]

That was my guess. It's got that Russian heli look to it.

 

[neobart]

Yup more of a blunt weapon as to a precision machine. On the other hand a sledge hammer rarely breaks.

 

[Rolex]

Yeah, but it's a lot more fun to work with a CNC machine than it is to work a sledge hammer.
Russia builds some tough stuff, but there's a special beauty in everything military that we build here. Whether it floats, flies or rolls, it's got a special look that just says, "I'm seriously cool, but don't mess with me."

 

[neobart]

I don't know man, there's a certain pleasure connected with smashing things with a blunt weapon.

 

[Rolex]

You do have a point, so grab your sledge hammer and I'll get in an Apache and we'll keep score when we break stuff. :whhooo:

 

[neobart]

C'mon if you HAD an AH-64 you would stick it in a glass cage faster than a fat kid could eat cake. :

 

[Rolex]

Don't disturb me now. I'm waxing the rocket pods.