Originally Posted by Jake
If it only weighs 3 tons, why did they need the biggest heavy lift helicopter in the world?

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To cope with the windage on it when they move it around. yes, it's 3 tonnes to pick up, but

a, once it moves you have drag to contend with.
b, once it is in the fair, even the slughtest wind will have a serious effect on the whole opearation.


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