Thread: C-17 Vs AH-124
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Old May 16th, 2008, 00:40   #21
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Default Re: C-17 Vs AH-124

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Originally Posted by scooter2525 View Post
I was chatting with pilots of the c-17 the other day (on radio) and they told me they can do a 17,000 fpm decent stabilized.... My jaw dropped!
I believe it is because they are authorized in flight reverse thrust. That and spoilers get them down in a hurry.
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