1980s movie helicopter

[aeromed202]

Anybody know Endangered Species with Robert Urich? I just found a copy and watched it for the first time in years. It had a modified Bell UH-1A fitted with baffles and fins to reduce noise. They made a real one that flew, no chincy computer generated aircraft in this one. I'll try to post some screen caps for anyone interested in creating a one-off, hint hint.

 

[TomSteber]

Wow! I haven't watched that movie in a LONG time! (10+ yrs) Have it recorded off TV on VHS.
Loved the part near the end when what's-his-face explodes after using his chemecally laced toothbrush!
Makes you wonder how much truth there is/was in that movie.
That sort of stuff is still going on. Was even in the main stream news not that long ago.

 

[nigel allen]

helo

i remember werlee birds i think it was spelt like that but it was a bell 47 this is going back some lol

 

[Terry]

i remember werlee birds i think it was spelt like that but it was a bell 47 this is going back some lol

Here is some nostalgia for you.

 

[pfflyers]

Where were these noise suppressing "baffles and fins" located?

Since most of the racket generated by a turbine-powered helicopter comes from the rotors I'm curious to know how they made it quieter.

 

[aeromed202]

Well come on it's hollywood, I don't think they really silenced a Huey. As I remember a couple of Vietnam Loaches were quieted by altering the rotor geometry and stepping-down the hot exhaust gas.
As for this movie chopper the grainy screen caps tell the tale. Neat story though.

OK why are these black?

Now why are they gone?

 

[aeromed202]

I'll try again


Nope, might be a copyright thing. I can see the grabs fine but they won't post.

 

[Dain Arns]

Well, simple explanation is that Windows Player displays movies as a second layer behind. What you are capturing is the top layer, or window.

I know someone around here can explain it better.