Just an observation folks but having looked at the recent pics of the ARW 30th anniversary and how they were using Helis to "takedown" a hostile convoy a thought struck me.In order to speedily get to the target vehicle and carry out whatever it was they were doing (HVT snatch?) the helis had to flare and land pretty damn close for comfort.IE within range of anybody who could shoot back.So the question is should our pilots and aircrew be equipped with body armour for such situations?
What do we know before all kinda comments are made.
1/ AW139 & EC135 are not armoured.
2/Normal infantry general service CBA is probably too cumbersome and restrictive for their use.
Now i know what is gonna be said.
1/ They had sniper top cover(what about someone hiding in one of the cars)
2/ GPMGs can be fitted for self protection to the 139 (rarely seen)
3/ Crew already have battlevests with provision for sidearms for protection(Not armour and also never used)
Discuss.
What do we know before all kinda comments are made.
1/ AW139 & EC135 are not armoured.
2/Normal infantry general service CBA is probably too cumbersome and restrictive for their use.
Now i know what is gonna be said.
1/ They had sniper top cover(what about someone hiding in one of the cars)
2/ GPMGs can be fitted for self protection to the 139 (rarely seen)
3/ Crew already have battlevests with provision for sidearms for protection(Not armour and also never used)
Discuss.
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