U.S. Army eyes OH-58D blade extension

The U.S. Army's OH-58D program office wants to lengthen the scout helicopter's rotor blades to increase lift and allow it to carry a full load of fuel and armament. "At this point I do not have funding" for a grip extension that would be added to the blades, said Lt. Col. James Weger, the Army's...

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