Andrew C. Toppan wrote:
On 5 Jan 2005 21:22:29 -0800, wrote:


Speaking of helicopters, how come they're not sling-loading
nets/pallets of supplies?


Perhaps because SH-60Fs aboard carriers aren't intended for such
missions and don't have the proper equipment?

These are ANTI-SUBMARINE helicopters, NOT cargo aircraft.

Andrew, the SH-60B and F variants are both equipped with single
6000lb capacity cargo hooks that open approximately 2 inches for a
pendant. Both are very visible in the relief effort. Which proper
equipment do they not have?

Often you post good information here, often you come across as very
rude, and sometimes you are wrong. This time, you are the second
case, the third case, and plain full of crap all at once.

To be sure, go to news.navy.mil, click on "search" at the top of the
page, select photos, then type "sh-60f" and "vertrep" in the field.

You know, nobody is right all the time, but the guy asked a
legitimate question and he asked politely.