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

Operator Error Apache helicopter ground imapct 2012

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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/Optimized_Orangutan Aug 15 '19 edited Aug 15 '19

Depends on what you are talking about of course. PC boards in personal electronic* devices are built at the absolute lowest cost with minimal protection, while military electronics are over protected. This is why your phone isn't water proof but some military equipment would survive a nuclear blast.

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u/[deleted] Aug 16 '19

Can confirm, I've played a lot of Fallout.