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When we operate helos in cold like that everything gets heated if there isn't hanger space or when at an FOB.
All helos in theater are already prepped for it.
All gearboxes, engine and hydraulic tanks, battery's and space heater(s) inside cabin.
Even with all that, when it's super cold, still have to idle after start for a bit to warm things up.
Even War slows down a bit in the cold.
Effects everything and everyone......on both sides.
Luckly it doesn't get that cold here.
I only have block heaters and don't use them often.
All helos in theater are already prepped for it.
All gearboxes, engine and hydraulic tanks, battery's and space heater(s) inside cabin.
Even with all that, when it's super cold, still have to idle after start for a bit to warm things up.
Even War slows down a bit in the cold.
Effects everything and everyone......on both sides.
Luckly it doesn't get that cold here.
I only have block heaters and don't use them often.