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Sgt.Smeg wrote:Was the Chinook really needed? We already had the Merlin but nobody complained at the idea of the Chinook knowing that it could still only carry 8 players...

The point is that, as you can see, it's realistic.

It's like saying, why bother making the VN3 float... was that needed? No. Is it realistic, yes.

If the Chinook was given this capability, it adds more scenario possibilities, meaning that players and mappers can do more with the Chinook.

If it can be done, why not?



I believe this has been suggested before though.

This video is from a Sea Knight not a Chin... In my Naval Science class we talked about this video. They are are boarding with an IBS. And the Sea Knight has its rotors going it is not afloat.

Hitman.2.5 wrote:The chinook isnt floating its still hovering, its only submerged the ramp

Could you please read the thread ffs? It has been posted several times already that it is fully capable of floating with the rotors not spinning!

USMCMIDN wrote:This video is from a Sea Knight not a Chin... In my Naval Science class we talked about this video. They are are boarding with an IBS. And the Sea Knight has its rotors going it is not afloat.

Crappy quality but it looks to bold for a Sea Knight.

Another Video of a Chinook.

Sgt.Smeg wrote:Was the Chinook really needed? We already had the Merlin but nobody complained at the idea of the Chinook knowing that it could still only carry 8 players...

Not really, the 2 crates thing is helpful though.

The point is that, as you can see, it's realistic.

Yes it is realistic, your perfectly right. But is it practical? No.

It's like saying, why bother making the VN3 float... was that needed? No. Is it realistic, yes.

Its not like that at all. The VN3 is specifically an amphibious APC, and was perfect for maps like Barracuda and for river crossings on Qwai.

The Chinook's ability to pick up Zodiacs and whatnot seems to be specifically for special forces use. PR isn't taking into account factions' special forces, and hopefully it never will.

If the Chinook was given this capability, it adds more scenario possibilities, meaning that players and mappers can do more with the Chinook.

Ok, how about this, if a mapmaker wants to have a map which, for some reason, has special forces elements in it, this can be coded in. For now however, if it was added it would NEVER be used, unless for some reason a pilot went down in Qinling Lake and needed a pickup, which happens on how many occasions?

If it can be done, why not?

Because its ability for water landings has no application in PR's current incarnation.

would be usful if you crash into the water?

obviously you would have to land properly or face damage.

Sgt.Smeg wrote:Was the Chinook really needed? We already had the Merlin but nobody complained at the idea of the Chinook knowing that it could still only carry 8 players...

The point is that, as you can see, it's realistic.

It's like saying, why bother making the VN3 float... was that needed? No. Is it realistic, yes.

If the Chinook was given this capability, it adds more scenario possibilities, meaning that players and mappers can do more with the Chinook.

If it can be done, why not?



I believe this has been suggested before though.

Yup, imagine the possiblities....we could then branch off into a different team...SBS hmm?

l|Bubba|l wrote:Crappy quality but it looks to bold for a Sea Knight.

Another Video of a Chinook.

First Vid has gotta be the SBS

Sniper77shot wrote:First of all they can land in water, but you can't shut off the engines because it doesn't actually float, it would sink. They just land in water for special operations. Pr only captures the role of a common soldier, so no 1337 soldiers.

:insert random troll here:


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It would be good to make it able to this as it wouldint just be in PR for being pretty luckin lol

Shots1721 wrote:First Vid has gotta be the SBS

Dont go youtube here please


Well,this would sure make the chinook more usefull,since it now has somethign other helicopters dont have.

Shove zodiacs in the chinook... SORTED
nahhh, its a nice idea but I reckon it would need a map where the ability to float could be used realistically. But then again if they can do it IRL why not!?

i wouldnt mind a large floading chinook lol it could proove usefull

l|Bubba|l wrote:Crappy quality but it looks to bold for a Sea Knight.

Another Video of a Chinook.

Trust its a Sea Knight and sorry they are SEALs but im sure SBS do it too lol

Yea of course SBS do the same thing , their marines at first same as the US Marines

supahpingi wrote:Dont go youtube here please


Well,this would sure make the chinook more usefull,since it now has somethign other helicopters dont have.

Exactly what im thinking

but unless there is any prove that "normal" soldiers would use it, it should not be in pr

Kim Jong ill wrote:Could you please read the thread ffs? It has been posted several times already that it is fully capable of floating with the rotors not spinning!

Never the less have they ever needed to do this? when they will just hover and submerge the ramp for less than 5 minutes...

Hitman.2.5 wrote:Never the less have they ever needed to do this? when they will just hover and submerge the ramp for less than 5 minutes...

Stealth fishing...

No Rotors on means no scare away fishies!!!

USMCMIDN wrote:Stealth fishing...

No Rotors on means no scare away fishies!!!

1. land in water
2. lower ramp
3. turn off rotors
4. fish for fishes
5. ???
6 profit

anyways, glad this is actually getting looked at. i posted all the information i could find, there isnt much of it it seems