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tomasphanyesterday at 4:57 PM2 repliesview on HN

The titanium spar is filled with gas. If there was a crack in the spar the gas would escape, therefore tripping the pressure sensitive radiation shield. Releasing radiation that can be detected inside the helicopter.

Wireless systems aren’t used for opsec reasons.


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sandworm101yesterday at 6:36 PM

Wireless arent used because they need power/wires and are less reliable than IBIS. Civilian versions of sikorsky helos use the same system.

DoctorOetkeryesterday at 11:05 PM

carrying a radiation source doesn't sound very opsec either to be honest...

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