pilot skill impactor Mi-24 discusses the network. At the same time the beginning of the discussion put the publications on Western Resources. This is the so-called "Afghan" take-off technique, which at one time was invented and first used by Soviet pilots.
Today takeoff with a raised tail used by pilots in several countries, including NATO countries, which are also armed Mi-24. One of these NATO countries is Poland.
"Afghan" take-off is used in a, when rotor helicopter has to take to the air with a substantial load (by weight), including the highlands. Also, the "Afghan" takeoff technique is used at high temperatures.
propulsion, using Mi-24 opportunities, starts acceleration helicopter with "pressed" to the land of the bow and battened down at an angle of not less than 45 degrees tail part. As a result, the helicopter at a rate effectively goes to takeoff and during the first few seconds of filter aligns its position.
Subscribers microblog Rotarywing write about, that we are talking about so-called sliding takeoff, which is especially important in harsh weather conditions. celebrated, that the Soviet practice of the take-off is relevant to the present day. Added, that such an option takeoff to reduce the risk with the possible firing when lifting helicopter in the air.
