Transformers Movie Vortex

DESTRO · 06-18-2006, 09:55 PM

Thanks to Tom Collins of the 2005 boards we have learned that Vortex will be a MH-53J/M PAVE LOW Special Ops Command Helicopter.

For those of you that do not know what this Helicopter can do just click the link below and get amped up!

http://www.mh-53pavelow.com/media/vi...velowmovie.wmv

Here is a complete factsheet for the MH-53J/M PAVE LOW Helicopter.

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MH-53J/M PAVE LOW

Mission
The Pave Low's mission is low-level, long-range, undetected penetration into denied areas, day or night, in adverse weather, for infiltration, exfiltration and resupply of special operations forces.

Features
The MH-53J Pave Low III heavy-lift helicopter is the largest, most powerful and technologically advanced helicopter in the Air Force inventory. The terrain-following and terrain-avoidance radar, forward-looking infrared sensor, inertial navigation system with global positioning system, along with a projected map display enable the crew to follow terrain contours and avoid obstacles, making low-level penetration possible.

The MH-53M Pave Low IV is a J-model that has been modified with the Interactive Defensive Avionics System/Multi-Mission Advanced Tactical Terminal or IDAS/MATT. The system enhances present defensive capabilities of the Pave Low. It provides instant access to the total battlefield situation, through near real-time Electronic Order of Battle updates. It also provides a new level of detection avoidance with near real-time threat broadcasts over-the-horizon, so crews can avoid and defeat threats, and replan en route if needed.

Under the Pave Low III program, the Air Force modified nine MH-53H's and 32 HH-53s for night and adverse weather operations. Modifications included forward-looking infrared, inertial global positioning system, Doppler navigation systems, terrain-following and terrain-avoidance radar, an on-board computer, and integrated avionics to enable precise navigation to and from target areas. The Air Force designated these modified versions as MH-53J's.

General Characteristics
Primary Function: Long-range infiltration, exfiltration and resupply of special operations forces in day, night or marginal weather conditions
Builder: Sikorsky
Power Plant: Two General Electric T64-GE/-100 engines
Thrust: 4,330 shaft horsepower per engine
Length: 88 feet (28 meters)
Height: 25 feet (7.6 meters)
Rotary Diameter: 72 feet (21.9 meters)
Speed: 165 mph (at sea level)
Ceiling: 16,000 feet (4,876 meters)
Maximum Takeoff Weight: 46,000 pounds (Emergency War Plan allows for 50,000 pounds)
Range: 600 nautical miles (unlimited with aerial refueling)
Armament: Combination of three 7.62 mini guns or three .50 caliber machine guns
Crew: Officers, two pilots; enlisted, two flight engineers and two aerial gunners
Date Deployed: 1981
Unit Flyaway Costs: $40 million (fiscal 2001 constant dollars)
Air Force Inventory: Active force, 13 MH-53J's, 25 MH-53M's; Reserve, 0; ANG, 0

Drake · 06-18-2006, 10:56 PM

Nice! Buddy of mine used to fly Pave Lows.

My03Tundra · 06-18-2006, 11:16 PM

Now, what about robot mode images? :-D

prym3 · 06-18-2006, 11:27 PM

I actually helped update some software in the MH-53E as an intern at Raytheon in Indy

Needless to say I'm very excited to see this thing as a TF. Btw this copter is HUGE. They would always say how you could put a small tank or a jeep in this thing.

gunman_sr5 · 06-19-2006, 12:12 AM

I can live with an H-53. I was realy hoping it would be a 60, but then I am partial since I worked on them in the Navy.

Destro got a question. What site did you get the 53s specs from?

Weremole · 06-19-2006, 02:32 AM

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They would always say how you could put a small tank or a jeep in this thing.

How Brawl or Tankguy gets around?

Ra88 · 06-19-2006, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by prym3

I actually helped update some software in the MH-53E as an intern at Raytheon in Indy

Needless to say I'm very excited to see this thing as a TF. Btw this copter is HUGE. They would always say how you could put a small tank or a jeep in this thing.

Larger then a F-22, correct? That either means that this one is going to be a monkey like that fake Starscream concept, or that the entire monkeyteam is bull and that the Autobots are going to be in a world of hurt.

Angelophile1 · 06-19-2006, 04:20 AM

Who's Tom Collins?

I only ask because the way I hear it there is no Vortex in the movie. A helicopter Decepticon, yes, but not Vortex....

cbff · 06-19-2006, 05:22 AM

Vortex is the placeholder name for the character. I still am skeptical that this will be Soundwave though since it can carry things. I could picture him landing and Rumble, Frenzy, and Ravage running out of the back and attacking the US Infantry.

Laser_Optimus · 06-19-2006, 05:36 AM

Interesting bit of information... now to see it transform into robot mode and not look like a freakin' monstrosity...

06-18-2006, 10:56 PM	#2
Drake Smooth Is Smooth Baby Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 11,208 Location: Niceville, FL Collection Count: Lots	Nice! Buddy of mine used to fly Pave Lows. I am he as you are he as you are me and we are all together.

06-18-2006, 11:16 PM	#3
My03Tundra LOVES TO EDIT POSTS!! Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 3,475 Location: East of Misery, South of Hell Collection Count: Almost all gone...	Now, what about robot mode images? :-D Am I supposed to put something here?

06-19-2006, 04:20 AM	#8
Angelophile1 Mutant Monkeyboy Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 128	Who's Tom Collins? I only ask because the way I hear it there is no Vortex in the movie. A helicopter Decepticon, yes, but not Vortex.... The views expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the United States of Transfandom, DM.net, the Attorney General of Stooges or those of any other country or fandom. See my online blog at www.livejournal.com/users/angelophile/

06-19-2006, 05:22 AM	#9
cbff aka Fender Bender Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,947 Location: Spencer, WI. Collection Count: 1000+++ News Credits: 6	Vortex is the placeholder name for the character. I still am skeptical that this will be Soundwave though since it can carry things. I could picture him landing and Rumble, Frenzy, and Ravage running out of the back and attacking the US Infantry. ^We shall see about that My Feedback Thread

06-19-2006, 05:36 AM	#10
Laser_Optimus Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 9,609 Location: Tampa, Florida News Credits: 3	Interesting bit of information... now to see it transform into robot mode and not look like a freakin' monstrosity... My Junkion Exchange Feedback Thread Many DCUC, DC Direct, Figma, MOTUC and Transformers on eBay! Click the link to the left to have a look!

06-18-2006, 11:27 PM	#4
prym3 n3m3$y$ prym3 Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 105 Location: Washington State	I actually helped update some software in the MH-53E as an intern at Raytheon in Indy Needless to say I'm very excited to see this thing as a TF. Btw this copter is HUGE. They would always say how you could put a small tank or a jeep in this thing.

06-19-2006, 12:12 AM	#5
gunman_sr5 Energon Station Comander Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 360 Location: Ashmore, IL Collection Count: 1k + News Credits: 1	I can live with an H-53. I was realy hoping it would be a 60, but then I am partial since I worked on them in the Navy. Destro got a question. What site did you get the 53s specs from?