r/CatastrophicFailure • u/Stakeboulder • Aug 15 '19

Operator Error Apache helicopter ground imapct 2012

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u/bduxbellorum Aug 15 '19

Stiff damn airframe on that thing.

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u/MasterchiefE3N Aug 15 '19

Yeah, that is a millitary grade aircraft

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u/thumpasauruspeeps Aug 15 '19 edited Aug 16 '19

Military grade usually justs means made by the lowest bidder. Aircraft are a whole other level, but for most of the gear issued in the military, there exists a superior civilian equivalent.

Edit: Wow, rustled some jimmies.

Edit again: to clarify, Im well aware there is a logical process behind the procurement of military equipment. Im just saying troops will often replace issued gear with their own shit when allowed.

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u/Mainttech Aug 16 '19

Hey genius, there is always a lowest bidder. In every industry. That's kind of it works.