Due to the fire accident of the helicopter engine, the US Army grounded the entire "slave slave" fleet

According to a report by the United States CNN (CNN) on the 30th, a spokesman for the U.S. Army said that after a "small" engine fire accident, the US Army had stopped the entire CH-47 "Strigan" helicopter fleet.

Cynthia Smith, a US Army spokesman, said that the reason why the military confirmed the fire was the "individual" Boeing CH-47 "slave slave" helicopter had fuel leakage. However, the Wall Street Journal stated that U.S. Army officials are checking more than 70 types of helicopters, which may be related to the problem.

CH-47 "Zhi Nu Gan" helicopter source: Associated Press

The spokesman pointed out that the fuel leakage or the engine fire did not cause casualties. Even so, the US Army was "cautious" temporarily suspended about 400 helicopters. And we will ensure that our plane is safe and safe. "

According to the Fox News Network, it is unclear how long the grounding will last, but this may bring logistical problems to the US Army, because the "branch of slaves", which has been serving in the 1960s, is currently the US Army. One of the main helicopters.

CNN pointed out that the "Stepan" helicopter has a unique series rotor, and it is also the only heavy -duty cargo helicopter supported by the US Army to support combat and other key combat operations. The model has experienced many upgrades and improvements in the history of the US military.

According to the U.S. Army, CH-47F is one of the latest models of the "Stanu" helicopter, with a maximum effective load of about 25,000 pounds and has been exported to many countries in the world, including the Netherlands, Saudi Arabia and Australia.

(Edit: ZLQ)

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