ALH Carrying Out Relief And Rescue Operations From Dehradun

[Major Shaitan Singh]

IAF's Sarsawa-Based ALH Carrying Out Relief And Rescue Operations From Dehradun

 

[acetophenol]

Why don't they open the clamshell door for easy unloading of cargo?

 

[Capt.Popeye]

Why don't they open the clamshell door for easy unloading of cargo?

Proximity to the Tail Rotor. Pls observe that the Rotor Blades are turning. Th guys lifting the packages run the risk of getting 'salami-sliced'. The clamshell doors will be opened only when the engines are shut down and Rotor Blades are not turning.

 

[acetophenol]

Proximity to the Tail Rotor. Pls observe that the Rotor Blades are turning. Th guys lifting the packages run the risk of getting 'salami-sliced'. The clamshell doors will be opened only when the engines are shut down and Rotor Blades are not turning.

The Dhruv was designed with a high tail boom to enable a safe approach towards the rear end door. Anyway thanks for the info!